We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Wirral to assist with the appointment of an Experienced Social Worker, on a 3-month contract, likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay: £33.00 - £41.28 per hour

Summary:

Commensurate with demonstrable level of practice and continued professional development and within the Standards of conduct, performance and ethics as described by the Health and Care Professional Council (HCPC), ensuring compliance with legal, organisational and multi-agency requirements and working independently carry a caseload and undertake a range of community care and safeguarding assessments of complex or unusual cases including appropriate management of risk. Ensure the safeguarding and duty of care of adults and children, families and carers in ways that balance promotion of well-being, independence choice and control with the need to protect people from abuse and neglect. Offer and provide expert opinion within the organisation and to others.

Responsibilities:

• Balance needs and risks with rights and choices, taking account of power differences and promoting positive outcomes for individuals, families and carers.
• Liaise with colleagues in own and other departments and external agencies in order to gather information relevant to assessment and reviewing of care planning activities.
  
• Accurately record and critically analyse information, following organisational policies and meet organisational responsibilities for safeguarding.
  
• Undertake statutory duties relating to safeguarding concerns.
  
• Work across organisational boundaries and contribute to the work of established and developing multi agency teams, applying your skills, knowledge and professional judgement within the council and agency requirements helping to ensure seamless service responses to individuals with multiple needs.

Qualifications:

• Social Work qualification e.g. Degree in Social Work; DipSW or equivalent.
• Be registered with the HCPC and able to evidence this.
• Evidence of continuing professional development in line with PCF.
• Relevant post-qualifying/vocational training courses.
• Working and leading in a multi-agency team.
• Able to demonstrate practice which supports the core principles of the College of Social Work and Families and Wellbeing Directorate.
• Proven experience of working with carers.
• Knowledge of legislation relevant to the Service Area

Please note:

• You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
• You should have right to work in U.K
• This role requires an enhanced DBS

Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent. Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.

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