NHS Social Worker – Older People’s Team

Are you an experienced Social Worker looking for an opportunity to truly transform lives? Look no further! At Global Healthcare Jobs, we understand the immense impact you can make, and we are here to support you every step of the way. As a dedicated and award-winning recruitment agency we believe in the power of personal connections. We are seeking Band 6 Social Workers with UK experience to join our team and embark on a fulfilling journey with us. Let’s connect and explore the incredible possibilities that lie ahead for you.

Location: Ipswich

Team/Specialism: Older People’s

Pay Rate: Negotiable

Contract: Locum, 3-Months

Hours: Full-time

Why work with us?

• Personalized Support: At Global Healthcare Jobs, we believe in building strong relationships. Connect with us and benefit from your own dedicated consultant with extensive experience in recruiting social work roles in both the public and private sectors. We provide tailored guidance to ensure your success.
• Exclusive Benefits: Join us and enjoy a range of exclusive benefits that enhance your professional journey. We offer a fully online and paperless registration service, free DBS and compliance service, and access to paid mandatory e-learning and practical training modules (if applicable). Additionally, we provide exclusive access to fully managed service social work projects (some outside IR35) with high rates of pay, flexible working options, support from experienced social work practitioners, accommodation assistance (if applicable), retention bonuses (if applicable), and extensive equipment provided.
• Career Development: We prioritize your growth and revalidation/registration renewal based on your length of service. We also offer a £250 refer-a-friend bonus once your referral has worked 100 hours (uncapped – T&Cs apply) and a find your own job bonus of £250 for bringing your own position to us. Access our online career’s hub for further development opportunities.
• Smooth Payroll Process: Enjoy the convenience of daily payroll and our reliable in-house payroll system. We ensure timely and hassle-free payments, so you can focus on making a difference.

Duties:

• Assessment of the needs of older people
• Visits to service users in their own homes, and in care homes
• Monitoring physical health and response to medication- taking BP and pulse
• Holding a caseload of patients with organic and functional presentations under CPA and NCPA Assessing and managing risk
• Using Dialog+ where possible and Recovery Care Planning with service users and carers
• Managing your own diary and planning your day
• Attending MDT meetings and ward review meetings
• Duty working 2 half days per week
• Communicate effectively through notes on Lorenzo and letters to GPs and other involved parties
• Administering depot medication

Requirements of the Social Worker:

• Degree or equivalent in social work
• Current Social Work England registration
• Must be able to drive and have access to a vehicle with business class one insurance
• Knowledge of dementia and of functional illness in older people
• Ability to liaise with social care, with carers and to signpost to carer support
• Experience of duty work an advantage- being able to respond to urgent calls
• Ability to take ECG an advantage but not essential
• Driving is essential for this role

Contact:

This Social Worker job is advertised by Rihana Chowdhury. If you are interested in this position, please click above to apply now.

We welcome applications from Social Workers who meet the above requirements.

Please note that while we regretfully can only respond to experienced Social Work candidates who meet the specified requirements for this role, we encourage you to explore our open roles that may be more suitable for you.

Reasonable Adjustments:

At Global Healthcare Jobs, we value inclusivity and diversity. If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.

Transform lives and make a difference as a Social Worker with Global Healthcare Jobs. Apply now to embark on an exceptional career journey!