Senior Social Worker

Do you want to make a difference in the lives of The Adults in Dudley

Connect2socialwork are urgently looking for a Social Worker to join their great Adult's Team with a Pay rate up to 31 an hour on a locum basis.

The benefits of this Social Worker role:

• Hybrid working
• Supportive team to work in
• Laptop and training provided
• Low case load

Job Description;

• Manage and monitor a workload of complex cases involving risk and organise work activities taking into account the need to prioritise tasks and responsibilities.
• Make threshold decisions about Safeguarding Concerns and lead Safeguarding Enquiries, implementing Dudley's Adult Safeguarding Policy & Procedures whilst applying the principles of Making Safeguarding Personal.
• Contribute to a busy Duty system & when necessary make decisions to support or deputise for the Assistant TM/TM.
• Chair and facilitate planning and review meetings as required by Assistant Team Manager/Team Manager.
• Contribute to the resource/ budget management process.
• Use a range of methods to communicate effectively with Adults who use services, eliciting the needs, wishes and feelings of all involved.
• Undertake interviews, assessments, observations using appropriate frameworks and applying information gathering skills to formulate plans to meet assessed needs consistent with the function of the team.
• Select, use and review timely and appropriate social work interventions that are best suited to the person and their carer, including a Strength Based Approach & the promotion of independence through Direct payments & Personal Budgets.

• Be responsible for the coordination, implementation and review of support plans where necessary and respond in a timely way to changes in circumstances.
• Work in partnership with people who use services, their families and a wide range of other stakeholders to ensure the provision of quality, innovative services.
• Contribute to the development of community resources and have knowledge of local resources, groups and networks that may contribute to enhanced outcomes for people.
• Take responsibility for identifying your own learning needs, taking responsibility for improving your practice through appropriate continuing professional development.
• Make proactive use of supervision (in line with Dudley's Supervision Policy) to critically reflect on practice, explore different approaches to your work, support your development across the PCF's for experienced Social Workers and understand the boundaries of professional accountability.
• Contribute to the development of the organisations information strategy and systems, with particular priority given to maintaining data quality.
• Share information in ways that meet legal, ethical and agency requirements.
• Record information in a timely, respectful and accurate manner, writing records and reports for a variety of purposes and audiences, using language suited to function and using the required information management systems.
• Operate within the legal framework, departmental policies and procedures and demonstrate a clear understanding of their practical uses.
• Comply with the Council's Financial Regulations and Standing Orders.
• In addition to the responsibilities above, all employees must be flexible in their approach and undertake other duties that are commensurate with their grade in order to achieve the objectives of the Directorate.

Job Requirements;

• SWE Registration
• Eligible to work in the UK
• Drive and have access to a car
• Post-qualified experience
• Degree level or equivalent in Social Work

Benefits of working for Connect2SocialWork:

• Free DBS and compliance service
• Access to a wide range of roles nationwide, as well as exclusive roles to C2SW
• Your own dedicated consultant with extensive knowledge
• Work for an agency owned by Kent County Council
• Prompt and reliable payroll system
• "Refer a Friend" bonus - get 400 for each social worker you refer who we successfully place*
• "Warm Welcome" bonus - get 250 when you secure a role through our agency*

About Connect2SocialWork

Connect2SocialWork is wholly owned by Kent County Council. In addition to our links with KCC, we have managed services in place with Hampshire County Council, Luton Borough Council, Surrey County Council, Dudley Metropolitan Council and Dorset Council. We also provide available work with the majority of the local authorities nationwide. Our commitment to you is we will work proactively and tirelessly to market you until we find you that perfect role.

All posts are subject to satisfactory DBS check and references. *Terms and conditions apply.

Connect2Staff/Connect2Kent, part of Commercial Services Trading/Kent Ltd, is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business and positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.

All posts are subject to satisfactory DBS check and references. *Terms and conditions apply.

If you are interested in this role or would like to hear about other opportunities please get in contact today on (phone number removed)

Connect2Socialwork is a trading style of Commercial Services Trading LTD - A company wholly owned by Kent County Council. Connect2Socialwork is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.