Qualified Social Worker, Senior Social Worker, St Helens Council, Adults Older Peoples Team

St Helens

Ref: EN127-216

Division: Adult Services
Specialist Area: Social Worker
Location: St Helens
Job type: Contract
Salary (per hour): Negotiable dependent on experience and pay scheme selected
Reference: EN127-216

Job Description

Qualified Social Worker, Senior Social Worker, St Helens Council, Adults Older Peoples 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:

• The Later Life service in St Helens works with individuals aged 67+ with age related frailty and mental health issues such as dementia
• This is a busy team with the Social workers competing Care Act assessments on individuals, devising care plans and reviewing services
• It is expected the social workers will have a good understanding of current legislation and government policy related to care of the elderly and an understanding of the Mental Capacity Act and DoLS legislation
• The Social workers also undertake regular safeguarding investigations under the Local Authority safeguarding procedures
• The team is a large team consisting of 15 Social Workers and 15 Assessment and review workers
• 3 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