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Qualified Social Worker, Later Life Team

Vitalis
Posted 11 hours ago, valid for 8 days
Location

Liverpool, Merseyside L32 9SH

Salary

£35 - £67 per hour

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The position is for a Qualified Social Worker in the Later Life Team based in St Helens, with a pay rate of £35 per hour.
  • Candidates should have experience working with individuals aged 67 and older, particularly those with age-related frailty and mental health issues.
  • The role involves completing Care Act assessments, devising care plans, and managing a busy caseload with a high number of referrals.
  • A strong understanding of current legislation related to elderly care, including the Mental Capacity Act and DoLS, is required.
  • The job is a contract role with opportunities for career support and incentives through Vitalis.
Qualified Social Worker, Later Life TeamPay rate £35 per hourContract role Vitalis are recruiting for a Qualified Social Worker to work in a Later Life Team based in St Helens.The Later Life service in St Helens works with individuals aged 67+ with age related frailty and mental health issues such as dementia. The team is a large team consisting of 15 Social Workers and 15 Assessment and review workers. This is a busy team with the Social workers completing Care Act assessments on individuals, devising care plans and reviewing services. The social workers have a busy caseload and are expected to manage a high number of referrals. 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.Work with Vitalis to Discover Exciting Opportunities in Qualified Social Work, Housing and SEND
  • At Vitalis, we’re here to make your career journey seamless and rewarding. Here’s how we support you every step of the way:
  • Dedicated Consultant – Gain access to a specialist consultant who knows the market inside-out, has connections to roles across the UK, and is ready to provide tailored career advice and job search support.
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  • Exclusive Incentives – Enjoy referral schemes, bonuses, and other exciting perks.Compliance Simplified – Leave the paperwork to us! We handle ongoing compliance, so you can focus on your career.
  • Fast, Reliable Payroll – Get paid promptly and consistently without any worries.
Whether you’re a qualified social worker, or have an interest in housing or SEND roles, we have the opportunities you’ll want to hear about.Don’t forget, if this role isn’t the perfect fit, we’re confident we can find one that is. We recruit across a wide range of public sector specialisms, including:
  • Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO)• Best Interest Assessor (BIA)• Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)• Looked After Children (LAC)• Children’s Social Work• Adult Social Work• Service Manager• Head of Service• Team Manager• Assistant Team Manager• A wide range of housing roles• Careers in SEND in local authorities
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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.