Qualified Social Worker, Team Manager, Lancashire Council, Adults Mental Health Team

Lancashire

Ref: EN118-853

Division: Adult Services
Specialist Area: Team Manager
Location: Lancashire
Job type: Contract
Salary (per hour): Negotiable dependent on experience and pay scheme selected
Reference: EN118-853

Job Description

Qualified Social Worker, Team Manager, Lancashire Council, Adults Mental Health Team - Must be a Qualified Social Worker with a minimum of 2 years+ UK Social Worker experience within an Adult Social Work team

Our client is looking for a qualified Social Worker with 2 years+ UK Social Worker experience within an Adult Social Work team

The team work extremely well together to ensure the safety of vulnerable adults under the close supervision of a supportive Team Manager

The responsibilities will include:

• Instil a culture of customer focus, embedded in a confident learning environment supported by effective supervision and appraisal
• Provide professional Social Work advice, consultancy oversight and guidance for LCC Social Workers, and social care staff working in Adult Mental Health Social care teams
• Provide Social Work professional advice, consultancy oversight and guidance for partner organisations
• To ensure that staff are adhering to LCC recording requirements on LAS and using the Care Navigation service
• Co-ordinate and integrate team learning activities, including overseeing joint delivery arrangements, anticipating and responding to change that will impact upon service delivery
• Identify ways to improve SW practice, processes, performance and efficiency
• Promote independence dignity and respect for all people and carers who receive services
• Promote the benefits of SW integration to maximise independence of service users and carers and ensure best value in terms of social care resources
• Undertake the full range of AMHP duties working flexibly across the County as required
• 36 hours per week (flexible by negotiation)
• 2 Month Temporary Contract
• Start date subject to DBS and reference clearance

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Successful candidates will benefit from:

• A Kindle Fire upon commencement of contract (see terms)
• £20 Amazon voucher if registration is completed within 2 weeks (see terms)
• Competitive pay rates
• Weekly payroll
• Free access to a comprehensive online training portal worth £500 a year
• Your own dedicated consultant with extensive social work knowledge
• Receive up to £250 for each referred worker (see terms)
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The successful candidate will need to hold a DipSW or equivalent must be registered with the HCPC, have a current DBS and be a car driver.

Please call the recruitment team where you will speak to one of our dedicated consultants on 0333 1234 530