Adults Social Worker Community and Hospital #000985131

Job Description

Please be aware this is a Long Term Temporary post to start ASAP.

The following is essential criteria:

– Degree in Social Work

– SWE Registration

– Right to work within the UK

Request for 6 qualified social workers registered with Social Work England. 3 years references required, gaps in employment history checked. In date DBS. Posts are to support with winter pressures from Week commencing 2nd December – 31st March 2025

Proposed interview date 29th November

3  x Adult Community Social Care Posts

As a member of a multi-disciplinary, multi-professional team the Social Worker will effectively manage an agreed caseload of complex cases in accordance with Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council Policies and statutory legislation including assessing and establishing needs and identifying options / solutions or signposting to colleagues other services to meet those needs. The posts will be located in three separate well established integrated neighbourhood teams within Blackburn and Darwen. The role involves undertaking social care assessments, s.42 safeguarding enquiries,  initial reviews, annual reviews, completing capacity assessments and best interest meetings.

2 x Adult Community Social Care Posts – Short Term Care Reviews

As a member of a multi-disciplinary, multi-professional team the Social Worker will effectively manage an agreed caseload of complex cases in accordance with Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council Policies and statutory legislation including assessing and establishing needs and identifying options / solutions or signposting to colleagues other services to meet those needs. The posts will be located in three separate well established integrated neighbourhood teams within Blackburn and Darwen. This role includes completing short term care reviews following discharge to assess placements, this role will include completing reviews, capacity assessments, best interest decisions, supporting people to return home in a safe and timely manner.

1 X Hospital Social Worker

The role is varied, rewarding and as a team we focus on the Home first approach to discharge. As a Social Worker on the team, you would be supporting with triaging of referrals with our Homefirst and Reablement team colleagues, undertaking a duty role and working with people throughout their journey from hospital or rehabilitation. We are looking for an individual who works well with multi agency professionals, thrives in a fast past setting, is flexible to operational demands and works well under pressure

Please be aware this is a Long Term Temporary post to start ASAP.

You must have:

• A professional qualification in social work
• Social Work England registration.
• Post qualified experience.
• Enhanced DBS/Update service.
• References required for the last 5 years of employment.

Benefits of working with Semester.co.uk:

• Free on-going training opportunities upon registering as part of our commitment to you.
• Competitive Rates of pay
• In house payroll, providing weekly payments and support
• Enhanced DBS completed.
• Support and expert advice from an approachable, dedicated and friendly team
• An assigned dedicated & experienced consultant
• Various employment opportunities in your preferred geographical area

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