Social Worker Adults – Standard (SWL3)

Job Category : Social Care – Qualified
Client Location : St Andrew’s Court, Enfield Council
Hours Per Week : 35.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 08:45
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £23.50 per hour Weekend :£35.25 per hour
We are looking for an experienced qualified social worker to take up the role of Social Worker in the Learning Disabilities Assessment & Care Management Team. The team is part of an integrated health and social care service providing a wide range of support to people with learning disabilities and their carers. The service is fully committed to working with people with learning disabilities to increase their independence and inclusion and to maximise their control over their lives. The team is very forward thinking and encourage staff to develop their professional skills so as to impact the lives of those we serve.

The successful candidate will:
• have extensive experience of working with vulnerable service users and their carers
• be committed to the principles of personalisation and have a track record in supporting people to maximise their control
• being creative in developing support plans that develop the service user and demonstrates best value and community inclusion
• have experience in safeguarding adults practice
Will primarily be conducted reviews of existing LD service users current packages of care.

Screening Questions:
Social Worker must have more than 3 years experience. Must have learning disabilities experience. Must have experience in reviewing Support Plans and being able to make efficiencies when possible.

Qualifications/Certifications:
Degree in Social Work or CQSA, DipSW, CSS
HCPC Registration

Skills:
Ability To Communicate With Staff Of All Levels
Ability To Deal With Sensitive Issues
Ability To Manage A Caseload
Ability To Manage Workload And Work As Part Of A Team
Ability To Pass Information Accurately Between Colleagues Other Agencies And Partners
Ability To Plan And Organise Own Workload To Meet Targets And Deadlines
Ability To Supervise Others
Ability To Work As Part Of A Small Team And On Own Initiative
Analytical Skills
Computer Literate
Dipsw Qualified Or Equivalent
Enhanced CRB/DBS Within Last 12 Months
Excellent Communication Skills
Excellent Verbal And Written Communication Skills
Experience of assessing and reviewing a service user’s situation
Experience of organising and managing Support Packages
Good Verbal And Written Skills
Gscc Registered
Knowledge of policies, practices and procedures of the Adults Services to prescribed standards