Social Worker – Adults Safeguarding 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 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: Ellesmere Port. Hybrid working. 

Team/Specialism: Adults Safeguarding

Pay Rate: £32 per hour (assignment rate)

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:

• Within the framework of legislation, agreed policies and procedures to work with or on behalf of individuals and families, to assist them to resolve their personal problems and adjust to or change their social environment in order to improve their quality of life
• Assess the need for social work service including the identification of risk and the need for protection, determine the method of intervention, and decide and advise on the use of appropriate social services and/or other resources
• Liaise and negotiate with other professionals, statutory and voluntary agencies to ensure that the best possible service is provided for clients
• Manage and monitor an allocated workload within individual and group priorities and County policies, and comply with the statutory obligations of the Group
• Maintain appropriate records of work undertaken and carry out required administrative procedures
• Prepare for and attend supervision sessions and staff meetings and make use of all available training and development opportunities
• Contribute to the evaluation and development of services and new ideas by sharing knowledge about theory, skills and practice with other social services staff, professional groups and interested bodies
• Supervise students where appropriate

Requirements of the Social Worker:

• CQSW/CSS/Diploma in SW or equivalent
• HCPC Registration
• Experience (paid or voluntary) of working in a social care setting
• Post qualification experience
• Experience of Adult Safeguarding
• Appreciation of recent developments in service provision
• Knowledge of non-Local Authority service provision
• Knowledge of anti-discrimination policy 
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to cope positively with change 
• Awareness of importance of multi-disciplinary working and an integrated approach
• Ability to work as a member of a team 
• Ability to carry out a section 42 enquiry
• Confident, energetic and enthusiastic 
• Sensitive and resilient 
• Self-motivating 
• Enhanced DBS
• Fully vaccinated against the Covid -19 Virus or be exempt from vaccination
• The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English
• Evidence of positive attitude to health and work
• Satisfactory attendance record
• Ability to travel to different locations 
• Ability to work irregular and unsocial hours as required

Contact:

This Social Worker job is advertised by Leon Ali. 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!