Job Description
Your new company This is an exciting time to join Sandwell MBC Adult Social Care. We are currently restructuring our community social work teams to create town teams and a separate YAT/Transitions Team for Sandwell adults. We are looking to recruit a part-time (18.5 hrs) agency Social Worker into our YAT/Transitions. Team to bring it to full capacity until permanent staff are recruited to the team. Your new role We are looking for a committed and hardworking qualified Social Worker with Adult Social Work experience. 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 of 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 given an induction, appropriate training opportunities and regular supervision by an experienced manager. You will be working in a friendly environment, with a skilled, diverse and supportive team. What you'll need to succeed You will have at least 2 years post-qualification permanent experience in Adults Social Care and strong working knowledge of the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005 and safeguarding legislation. To be successful, you will require a Social Work qualification (BA Social Work, CQSW, DipSW, CSS or CCETSW approved equivalent). It is also essential that you have a current professional registration with Social Work England and have UK experience. What you'll get in return In return, you will receive a competitive pay rate of £28.40 per hour in a supportive team environment. You will benefit from experienced Senior Practitioner support, regular supervision, clear case direction at allocation, and monthly team meetings. 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. #4790979 - Samantha Millan