Safeguarding Social Worker - Medway

Medway Council are looking to expand their current team with a dedicated Safeguarding Social Worker looking for an opportunity to join a well-structured and organised team. As well as joining a supportive team our client also offers a higher salary, flexible work times, opportunities to work remotely and a chance to develop your skills. This Safeguarding Social Worker role will be for an initial 3-6 months with potential for extension subject to internal circumstance and your performance.

Safeguarding Social Worker responsibilities include:

Managing a mixed caseload working within our generic community social work teams, providing high quality, effective, person centred assessment and interventions across Medway using a strength-based practice approach with an emphasis on face-to-face visits.
In line with Care Act duties and powers work to support adults with care and support needs, their families, and carers.
Hae a clear understanding of legislations in particular Human Rights and Equalities legislation, the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, Mental Health Act and accompanying guidance and codes of practice.
Prepare clear, structured, and concise reports for meetings, i.e. strategy meetings, court reports, to the required standard and within the prescribed timescales.
Liaise with stakeholders in a way that promotes the vision and values of the Council.

Minimum requirements / Experience preferred:

A professional Social Work qualification recognised by Social Work England
Current Enhanced DBS
Full driving licence (valid for use in the UK) and access to a vehicle
1 year Post Qualification experience with a willingness to work towards Practice Education or Best Interest Assessor or Approved Mental Health Professional Qualification.
Current registration with Social Work England

Benefits of working with Ackerman Pierce:

Your own personal consultant
Access to a variety of Social Care jobs Nationwide
DBS and Compliance Service
Quick and Easy Registration Process
Access to CPD
Guaranteed weekly payment

To discuss this Safeguarding Social Worker position, or any similar vacancies we have available in Medway Council, please contact Sydnee Hannam, or email your updated CV today.