*Adult Social Worker Neihbourhood team #000AEA731

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

As a Social Worker within the team you will be working alongside multi-disciplinary colleagues to provide a joined up approach to meeting the needs of individuals within our neighbourhoods.

You will need to have experience of carrying out strengths based assessments under the Care Act 2014 and devising and implementing comprehensive support plans, including supporting service users to access universal and voluntary services. You will be expected to carry out assessments, carers assessments and formulate support plans under the Care Act 2014. Knowledge, experience, and the ability to adhere to the principles of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and other Social Work legislation and practice guidance are also essential. 

The role includes covering a busy duty system on a rota basis, taking referrals and offering information and advice at point of contact.

Preferable experience of: 

Managing an active caseload.

Undertaking safeguarding investigations.

Continuing health care assessments and attendance at multi-agency meetings.

Multi-disciplinary working.

The role is on a supportive team where there is a wealth of experience, and we have a strong commitment to development and working together to achieve successful outcomes for Bolton residents.

The post is based in Bolton and candidates are expected to be able to work with individuals in their own homes and other settings within the Bolton area. 

Hybrid working arrangement in place the expectation is for people to be working from the office 3 out of days. However on starting the successful candidate will initially be expected to be based primarily in the office for the initial induction period.  Hours of work are between 8am and 7pm on a flexible basis, standard working day is around 7 hours.

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

If you would like to find out more information about this role, or the other opportunities Semester.co.uk have available feel free to click the ‘Apply’ button**

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