Job type
TemporaryLocation
SandwellWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
Qualified Social WorkerIndustry
Healthcare & MedicalPay
From 28 - £32 ph
Social work job in Sandwell, West Midlands - Adults LD/ASD team paying up to £32 ph
Your new company
This is an exciting time to join Sandwell Metropolitan Brought Council Adult Social Care. We are currently looking to recruit an agency Social worker into their Learning Disability/Autism Team.
Your new role
Sandwell Council are looking for committed and hardworking qualified Social Worker with Adult Social Work experience working with people with Learning Disabilities/Autism. You will need to be motivated and flexible with high professional standards and sound knowledge and experience of current legislation, including the Care Act 2014, Continuing Health Care, Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act 2005, and Community DOLS/LPS.
You will be expected to work with vulnerable adults with Learning Disabilities/Autism and also have some knowledge around physical disabilities, people with profound & complex needs, carers and the wider community. You will need to be confident in undertaking safeguarding investigations, mental capacity assessments, best interest decisions, carrying out outcome-focused assessments, with support planning, to meet their care and support needs.
You must be able to work with a diverse group of individuals and with our partner agencies to deliver the best outcomes for our customers who have a learning disability/Autism.
You will be working in a friendly environment, skilled, diverse and supportive team.
What you'll need to succeed
*Degree in Social Work, Dip SW, CQSW or equivalent
*Social Work England Registration
*2 years post qualifying experience
*UK social work experience What you'll get in return
Working with Hays, you will receive a bespoke specialist recruitment service with your own personal consultant. In addition, you will receive:
- Lifelong career partner with over 16 years of recruitment expertise
- Specialist in Adult Social Work Recruitment
- Recruitment partner for Birmingham, Sandwell, Solihull and Coventry Councils
- Exclusive access to the latest Qualified Social work vacancies
- Helping you upskill through our My Learning platform, network forums and resources
- Transparency on timesheet/payroll platform - Option to be paid PAYE or Umbrella Ltd
- Support for CV writing and interview skills
- *£250 reward for referring another Qualified Social Worker, who we then place.
- You will be offered a competitive salary, but this is dependent on experience with scope for negotiation.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
