Qualified Social Worker, Senior Social Worker, St Helens Council, Adults Older Peoples Team
St Helens
Ref: EN127-216
| Division: | Adult Services |
| Specialist Area: | Social Worker |
| Location: | St Helens |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Salary (per hour): | Negotiable dependent on experience and pay scheme selected |
| Reference: | EN127-216 |
Job Description
Qualified Social Worker, Senior Social Worker, St Helens Council, Adults Older Peoples Team - Must be a Qualified Social Worker with a minimum of 2 years+ UK Social Worker experience within an Adult Social Work team
Our client is looking for a qualified Social Worker with 2 years+ UK Social Worker experience within an Adult Social Work team
The team work extremely well together to ensure the safety of vulnerable adults under the close supervision of a supportive Team Manager
The responsibilities will include:
• The Later Life service in St Helens works with individuals aged 67+ with age related frailty and mental health issues such as dementia
• This is a busy team with the Social workers competing Care Act assessments on individuals, devising care plans and reviewing services
• It is expected the social workers will have a good understanding of current legislation and government policy related to care of the elderly and an understanding of the Mental Capacity Act and DoLS legislation
• The Social workers also undertake regular safeguarding investigations under the Local Authority safeguarding procedures
• The team is a large team consisting of 15 Social Workers and 15 Assessment and review workers
• 3 Month Temporary Contract
• Start date subject to DBS and reference clearance
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Successful candidates will benefit from:
• A Kindle Fire upon commencement of contract (see terms)
• £20 Amazon voucher if registration is completed within 2 weeks (see terms)
• Competitive pay rates
• Weekly payroll
• Free access to a comprehensive online training portal worth £500 a year
• Your own dedicated consultant with extensive social work knowledge
• Receive up to £250 for each referred worker (see terms)
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The successful candidate will need to hold a DipSW or equivalent must be registered with the HCPC, have a current DBS and be a car driver.
Please call the recruitment team where you will speak to one of our dedicated consultants on 0333 1234 530
