Social Worker

An exciting and rewarding opportunity has arisen for the recruitment of a Qualified Social Worker, preferably with a minimum of 2 years post qualifying experience (and has completed the ASYE), in the countywide Adult Safeguarding Team. About the Team To provide a social work service within the countywide Safeguarding Adults Short Term (SAST) Team. The Adult Safeguarding Team provides a high-quality professional assessment, advice & support service to individuals & groups who are referred due to risk of abuse or neglect. About the Role The postholder will carry a caseload of Adult Safeguarding cases and will be required to work with all service user groups to meet service demands. Caseload will be geographically based as far as practically possible, but the postholder will be required to carry cases across all different parts of the county as needed. The postholder will also support the duty team on a rotational basis. This includes a countywide intake system to follow up new Adult Safeguarding concerns, responding to immediate risk and to screen Adult Safeguarding concerns in accordance with the West Midlands Adult Safeguarding procedures. At present duty work is undertaken remotely, however should this work be reverted to an office setting this will be at the Warwick office base. Our work is challenging, yet rewarding, and you will need to be resilient, focused, and motivated to improve the quality of the Adult Safeguarding support we offer to Adults within Warwickshire. You need to be committed to delivering strengths-based practice and the values of Making Safeguarding Personal. Your normal place of work will be Warwick or Bedworth. You may also be required to work at other locations as reasonably necessary for the proper performance of your duties., The Fluency Duty is outlined in the Code of Practice on the English language requirements for public sector workers. The Fluency Duty for this role is Required. You must be able to speak and provide advice in accurate spoken English to the public. We recommend submitting your application as soon as possible. We don't want to keep you waiting so we will be starting the initial shortlist and assessment process while the job advert is running. Please check your emails or applicant account via our jobs portal for any updates on your application

• Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England
• Minimum 2 Years post qualifying experience is preferred, and you should have completed ASYE.
• Mobility essential. Able-bodied applicants must be able to drive, have a driving licence and be a car owner. Disabled applicants should be able to perform the job with aid, where necessary.
  
  Working for Warwickshire - This is the difference you make
Warwickshire County Council is a place where everyone feels valued, included, safe, supported, and welcome. Our people are at the heart of this vision, could you be one of them! At Warwickshire County Council we are committed to ensuring Warwickshire's economy is vibrant and supported by the right jobs, training, skills and infrastructure. Our people vision for Warwickshire County Council is a great place to work where diverse and talented people are enabled to be their best., Warwickshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. Please be advised successful applicants will be subject to a range of pre-engagement checks, including a relevant Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS). In accordance with the DBS code of practice and our own policy, should an individual have a declared criminal offence an individual assessment will be completed. Warwickshire County Council adheres to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

£36,363.00-£41,771.00 per annum. Salary will be dependant on qualifications and experience, Your future matters to us, we provide a generous pension scheme which includes an employer contribution rate of typically around 19 percent per month, to help support your financial security during retirement. The scheme also offers a valuable package of benefits for members and their dependants. To find out more please visit: Warwickshire Pension Fund homepage - Warwickshire Pension Fund' The benefits we offer include agile working, a valuable part of the pay and reward package for employees working in local government, generous annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays and an additional day at Christmas, and access to Vivup benefits and discounts platform.