Experienced Adult Social Worker
Job Description:
Service Care Solutions are seeking an experienced Adult Social Worker to join Sefton Council's adults team in Bootle. The successful candidate will contribute to the operational delivery of an effective Vulnerable People's Service as part of a team responsible for safeguarding, promoting the welfare of and continuously improving outcomes for vulnerable people. The candidate will also manage a complex caseload, delivering high quality assessments and support plans that address the needs of vulnerable people through the commissioning of individual packages of care, whilst managing the reputation of the Council.
Main Duties Include:
- Hold and effectively manage a complex and varied caseload with appropriate supervision, guidance and support, reflecting the function of the team and the Vulnerable People Service in accordance with policy, procedures, guidance and legislation.
- Undertake work within legislative frameworks including the preparation of written statements and representations to the judiciary at Court hearings.
- Be accountable for complex decision making in relation to caseloads ensuring professional judgement, service user involvement, needs led assessment, critical reflection and analysis to inform this.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Qualified Social Worker with relevant degree or equivalent qualification
- Registered with Social Work England
- Experience working with vulnerable adults and older people with complex needs
- Ability to work independently and within a team
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Full enhanced DBS
How to Apply:
If you are interested in applying for this role, please submit your CV via email to Ashley.Brown@servicecare.org.uk or call 01772 208 964 to discuss further.
If this role isn't right for you, but you know someone who would fit perfectly to our engaged and devoted team and you refer them, you will receive a referral bonus of £250.
The benefits of working with SCS;
* A specialist, dedicated Social Work consultant offering single point of contact
* Exceptional referral bonuses - £250 per referral placed in to work!
* An extensive & exclusive range of Social Work vacancies across the UK
* Nationwide provider Social Work staff to over 200 local authorities.
* Excellent Annual Loyalty schemes / bonuses.
* DBS disclosures provided via fast track online services free of charge.
