At a Glance
- Tasks: Conduct assessments, manage caseloads, and build positive relationships with older adults.
- Company: Join a supportive team dedicated to making a difference in the lives of older adults.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous leave, and access to mental health support.
- Other info: Flexible work-life balance and a commitment to employee wellbeing.
- Why this job: Make a real impact while enjoying career growth and continuous learning opportunities.
- Qualifications: Social Work qualification and registration with Social Work England required.
The predicted salary is between 36369 - 36369 £ per year.
Joining our Older Adults Team as aqualified Social Worker , you’ll be innovative, person-centred and committed to working in a strengths-based way.
You’ll enjoy working in a team that thrives on supporting each other, sharing experiences and learnings to encourage continuous improvement.
We have varied experience and backgrounds across the team, with regular opportunities for training and ongoing development.
What you’ll be doing
- Conductingcomprehensive assessments of individuals'needs and available support.
- Managing a complex caseload whilst providingsupervision for Case Workers and Senior Case Workers and practice advice on complex cases.
- Triagingsafeguarding referrals and makeinformeddecisions.
- Buildingpositive and professional relationships.
What we’re looking for
- Social Work qualification and registered with Social Work England (SWE).
- A sound understanding of how to apply a strengths-based approach.
- Understanding of social work issues, legal frameworks and social services’ statutory duties.
- Commitment to demonstrating our values and behaviours, showing compassion, empathy and respect.
Why join us?
Careergrowth : Opportunities for experienced and newly qualified social workers. Starting salary for NQSWs: £36,369per annum for first year of employment.
- Excellent
- Practice
Validation: Progress to a Senior Social Worker role through our Excellent Practice Validation programme.
Our Senior Social Workers are paid a market supplement of £3,000 per annum.
Professionaldevelopment: Continuous learning and supportive supervision.
Work-lifebalance: Enjoy a fulfilling career with a good balance between work and home life.
Employee support: Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice.
Competitivebenefitspackage : Including generous annual leave entitlement, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
Applicants can expect to hear from us within two weeks of the advertised closing date.
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