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Social Worker

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Social Worker

Telford & Wrekin Council are seeking an Experienced Social Worker to join their Telford Integrated Community Assessment Team (TICAT). As an Experienced Social Worker, you will assess, plan and manage a professional Social Work case load, and attend and actively participate in weekly peer review meetings. You will work within the ethos of asset based social work and community led support to make recommendations for final case decisions to be made by the Team Manager.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage a caseload in line with the BASW Professional Capabilities Framework for an Experienced Qualified Social Worker
  • Promote close and constructive relationships with individuals, their families and the local neighbourhoods
  • Work in partnership with a range of statutory, independent and voluntary services to develop and implement Support Plan objectives and outcomes
  • Provide professional opinion and support the practice of colleagues within their team regarding complex cases and act as a resource base for other staff and students
  • Undertake preventative work with individuals to reduce long term care and support needs in line with the Care Act 2014

Key Requirements:

  • Social Worker (Social Work England registered)
  • Best Interest Assessor or Approved Mental Capacity Practitioner
  • Experience in adult social care, including experience in safeguarding adults, assessment and support planning, and the implementation of interventions to improve outcomes for adults and their families
  • Enhanced DBS
  • Full UK driving licence and access to own car

How to Apply:

If you are interested, please call Chris Richardson on 01772 208964 or email me your CV - Christopher.richardson@servicecare.org.uk

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 £350.

The benefits of working with SCS:

  • A specialist dedicated Social Work consultant offering single point of contact.
  • Exceptional referral bonuses - £350 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.
  • Payroll service twice a week.
  • Ltd and PAYE payment options available.
  • Annual training budget of up to £250 and continued online CPD training.
  • Excellent Annual Loyalty schemes / bonuses.
  • DBS disclosures provided via fast-track online services free of charge.