Adults Social Worker - Community Team

JOB-20240819-db742659

Job Title: Adults Social Worker
Specialism: Community Team
Location: Rochdale (Brook House, Oldham Road, Middleton, M24 1AY)
Salary: £30.00 per hour
Type: Ongoing Locum, Full-time

Rochdale Borough Council is excited to offer an ongoing opportunity for an experienced Adults Social Worker to join their dynamic Community Team on a locum basis, filling in during maternity leave. This role is ideal for those who thrive on strengths-based practice, enjoy fostering independence for service users, and relish collaboration with individuals, families, carers, and partner agencies. You will handle a diverse adult social care caseload, complete assessments, support planning, and perform reviews in line with the Care Act 2014. Additionally, you will play a critical role in supporting hospital discharge pathways, working with the Home First Hospital Discharge Hub during peak periods.

Perks and benefits:

Locum Flexibility: Embrace flexibility and variety while gaining invaluable experience across different cases and settings.
Competitive Pay: Earn £30.00 per hour while making a significant impact in the community.
Professional Development: Engage in diverse casework and develop your skills within an established Community Team.
Work-Life Balance: Benefit from a full-time Monday to Friday schedule (8:30am - 4:45pm), leaving weekends free for your personal time.

What you will do:

Manage a caseload of adults with varied care and support needs.
Conduct Care Act assessments, reviews, and design person-centred support plans.
Encourage independence, wellbeing, and choice for service users and carers.
Utilise community resources and voluntary services to propose creative solutions.
Perform Mental Capacity Assessments and complete Section 42 Safeguarding Enquiries.
Participate in the duty rota, providing prompt responses to urgent cases.
Facilitate hospital discharges via the Home First Hospital Discharge Hub when necessary.
Collaborate with health professionals, partner agencies, and internal teams.
Offer advice, guidance, and support to colleagues, service users, and carers.
Maintain detailed case records using electronic systems such as Liquidlogic.

Requirements:

Social Work England Registration: Must be registered with Social Work England.
Social Work Qualification: Hold a valid Social Work qualification.
Adult Social Care Experience: Recent experience working within Adult Social Care.
Care Act Knowledge: Competence in Care Act assessments, support planning, and reviews.
Safeguarding Skills: Ability to undertake Mental Capacity Assessments and Section 42 Safeguarding Enquiries.
Strengths-Based Practice: Strong understanding of strengths-based practice and promoting independence.
Communication Skills: Excellent communication, organisation, and record-keeping skills.
Teamwork: Ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
IT Skills: Strong IT skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Office and Liquidlogic.
Employment History: Three years of satisfactory references and a clear employment history.

Rochdale presents an inviting blend of urban life and picturesque countryside, making it an attractive place to live and work. With excellent transport links and a commitment to community wellbeing, Rochdale is a place where you can make a difference and enjoy life. If you are an enthusiastic Adults Social Worker seeking your next locum role in Greater Manchester, apply today or get in touch with us for more information.

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