At a Glance
- Tasks: Conduct assessments and develop care plans for vulnerable adults in community and hospital settings.
- Company: Join a supportive team dedicated to making a difference in the community.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, professional development, and opportunities for career progression.
- Other info: Hybrid working model with comprehensive support for your professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on individuals' lives while gaining diverse social work experience.
- Qualifications: Must have a recognised social work qualification and safeguarding experience.
The predicted salary is between 40 - 40 £ per hour.
Location: Wokingham (Hybrid)
Pay Rate: £40 per hour
About the Role
Our client in Wokingham is looking for an experienced Senior Social Worker to join their Adult Safeguarding team. This role involves working within the community and hospital settings to carry out social care assessments, develop care plans, and support vulnerable adults.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct thorough social care assessments to identify the needs of vulnerable adults.
- Develop and implement effective care plans tailored to individual needs.
- Undertake safeguarding enquiries to protect adults at risk.
- Manage a caseload, ensuring timely and effective support for each client.
- Operate in a hybrid model, working both from home and various sites as required.
- Undertake other assessments such as Mental Capacity Assessments (MCA) and Continuing Health Care (CHC) checklists as needed.
Benefits of the role:
- Diverse Experience: Work with individuals of all ages, providing a broad range of experiences and opportunities to develop your skills in different areas of social work.
- Comprehensive Support: Focus on supporting the personal, social care, and health outcomes of clients, allowing you to make a significant impact on their lives.
- Professional Development: Opportunities for continuous learning and professional growth.
- Community Impact: Play a crucial role in the community by supporting individuals during their hospital stay and discharge, helping them achieve greater independence and well-being.
- Supportive Environment: Comprehensive support, including assessments and tailored care plans, ensuring you have the resources needed to effectively support your clients.
- Career Progression: Opportunities for career advancement within the service, allowing you to take on more responsibilities and leadership roles as you gain experience.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Professional Qualification: A recognised professional qualification in social work, such as an MA, BA, BSc in Social Work, Diploma in Social Work, or CQSW (Certificate of Qualification in Social Work).
- Registration: Must be registered with Social Work England, the regulatory body for social workers in England.
- Experience: Significant safeguarding experience within the last year.
- Knowledge of Legislation: Thorough understanding of relevant legislation, such as the Care Act 2014 and the Mental Capacity Act 2005.
- Skills: Strong assessment and analysis skills, good IT skills with knowledge of Mosaic, and the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Driving Licence: A full UK driving licence and access to a car are required for client visits.
- Right to work in UK: Eligible to work in the UK.
Reasonable Adjustments:
If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity by contacting our team. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.
Liquid Personnel is an equal opportunities employer. Liquid Personnel Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
