Qualified Social Worker - Adult Social Care

Qualified Social Worker - Adult Social Care

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Shepton Mallet

Somerset

UK

BA4 5

Any

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Immediate Start Available | Hybrid Social Worker | Somerset Council

Qualified Social Worker Opportunity - Somerset Council

Shepton Mallet, Somerset (BA4 5BT)

£250 Per Day

Full-Time - 37 Hours Per Week

Monday to Friday

Hybrid Working

Qualified Social Worker Opportunity - Somerset Council

Are you an experienced Social Worker looking for your next locum opportunity within Adult Social Care or Learning Disabilities Services?

Somerset Council is seeking a dedicated and passionate Social Worker to join a supportive multi-disciplinary team based in Shepton Mallet. This is an excellent opportunity for a Social Work England registered professional who is committed to delivering positive outcomes for vulnerable adults and working collaboratively with partner agencies.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload within Adult Social Care.
• Undertake strengths-based assessments and care planning.
• Work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team environment.
• Complete safeguarding enquiries and risk assessments.
• Develop effective support plans to promote independence and wellbeing.
• Liaise with Health Services, Education, Voluntary Organisations and partner agencies.
• Maintain accurate case records and reports using electronic systems.
• Ensure practice remains compliant with relevant legislation, policies and Social Work England standards.

Essential Requirements

• Qualified Social Worker
• Social Work England Registration
• Experience working within Adult Social Care, Learning Disabilities, Mental Health or Community Teams
• Strong understanding of Care Act legislation and safeguarding principles
• Experience working within multi-disciplinary teams
• Excellent assessment, communication and report-writing skills
• Ability to build effective relationships with service users, families and partner agencies
• Strong IT and case management system skills
• Fluent English language skills as required under the Immigration Act 2016

Desirable Experience

• Learning Disabilities experience
• Supervisory or mentoring experience
• Knowledge of local authority social care services
• Understanding of current government guidance and legislative developments
• Experience working with complex cases and safeguarding concerns

Why Apply?

• Hybrid Working
• Competitive Daily Rate - £250 Per Day
• Supportive and Experienced Management Team
• Flexible Working Environment
• Opportunity to Make a Genuine Difference
• Immediate Start Available
• Apply Today

If you're a Qualified Social Worker, Adult Social Worker, Learning Disabilities Social Worker, Community Social Worker, Safeguarding Social Worker or Care Management Social Worker looking for your next contract opportunity in Somerset, we'd love to hear from you.

Submit your CV today for immediate consideration

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Qualified Social Worker Social Work England Registration Experience working within Adult Social Care, Learning Disabilities, Mental Health or Community Teams Strong understanding of Care Act legislation and safeguarding principles Experience working within multi-disciplinary teams Excellent assessment, communication and report-writing skills Ability to build effective relationships with service users, families and partner agencies Strong IT and case management system skills Fluent English language skills as required under the Immigration Act 2016 Desirable Experience

• Learning Disabilities experience
• Supervisory or mentoring experience
• Knowledge of local authority social care services
• Understanding of current government guidance and legislative developments
• Experience working with complex cases and safeguarding concerns