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Qualified Adult Social Worker, Stockport

Vitalis
Posted 20 hours ago, valid for 14 days
Location

Stockport, Cheshire SK2 5JF, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Stockport council is seeking a Qualified Adult Social Worker for their Adult Social Care REaCH Reablement service, offering a pay rate of £30 per hour.
  • This position requires an agency social worker with experience in adult law and the ability to conduct assessments under the Care Act 2014.
  • The role involves holding a short-term caseload, monitoring service users' progress, and addressing ongoing needs through assessments and reviews.
  • Candidates should be flexible, resilient, and able to work in a person-centered manner, contributing to a multi-disciplinary team.
  • The position is initially funded until April 25, 2025, and may require prior experience in social work, particularly in adult services.
Qualified Adult Social Worker, Stockport Pay rate - £30 per hourStockport council Adult social care REaCH Reablement service is looking for 1 FTE agency social worker initially funded until the 25/04/25 (with a possible extension).. The SW will support the REaCH service to meet service demands through completion of carrying out reviews, care act assessments/ mental capacity assessments and progressing if they have eligible care act needs onto further long-term commissionable services/ packages of care.Main Purpose of the Job
  • To work within a reablement team/ service to monitor service users progress and assess any ongoing needs.     
  • To hold a case load, cases will be held short term
  • To monitor prioritise and review your case load 
  • Knowledge of Adult Law
.•  To adhere to council policies
  • To complete assessments under the Care Act 2014
  • To complete formal mental capacity assessments when required
  • Respond to statutory and non-statutory safeguarding concerns
  • To give information and advice and signpost to other agencies/ services
  • To work within a small social work team and support other colleagues
  • To attend team meetings and any appropriate training
  • To network with other professionals and multi-agency working. To be confident in working with people living with risk and be flexible, resilient and creative. 
  • Work with people in a person-centred way to maximise their strengths and assets
  • Contribute Social Work expertise to the wider Multi-Disciplinary Team/ REaCH service, to support SW apprentices, support with shadowing on visits.
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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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