Adults Social Worker

 

Main characteristics

Location

Salford, Manchester

Company

Randstad Care

Salary

£30/hour

Employment type

Contract

Category

Social Care / Nursing

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for an Adults Social Worker in Manchester to work within the fantastic Shared Lives Team in order to contribute to the wider development and delivery of the service to ensure that the social care needs of adults in Salford are met.

This is a great opportunity for the right candidate to lead in the assessment of applicants using an established assessment model, assist with the setting up of new placements, monitor, review and evaluate existing placements in line with regulatory and service guidance, to take a key role working with partners to safeguard the individuals.

Great pay opportunity of £30 per hour.

Benefits:

Hybrid working.
Competitive rates of pay.
Weekly pay.
One committed and dedicated point of contact.
An unlimited referrals incentive, giving you a £300 voucher for anyone you refer to us (T&Cs apply).
A full range of free training available.

Responsibilities:

You will have good assessment skills which will be used in the creation of reports about applicants which will then be presented to the Shared Lives Panel.
You will monitor, review and evaluate placements to ensure their continued performance to required regulatory standards and that the service is being provided in the most effective way with sufficient means to support the people who are accessing it.
You will provide ongoing support and advice to approved Carers on practical issues.
You will work with other professionals who make referrals on the identification, matching and preparation of individuals who are seeking support.
You will formulate and implement individualised Shared Lives support plans.
You will encourage the individuals participation in planning and ensuring that their needs and preferences are understood by prospective Shared Lives Carers.
You will assist in the introduction of Shared Lives Carers and the individuals wishing to use the service, including the completion of relevant paperwork and records.
You will review Shared Lives support plans to ensure that they are relevant and up to date.
You will maintain records and assessments electronically or otherwise within timescales and undertake all administrative processes as appropriate.
You will alert your line manager to any issues or concerns regarding vulnerability, risk and service provision.
You will contribute to, and participate in the general development of the scheme.
You will undertake such continuous professional development activities as required to maintain your registration with Social Work England.
You will maintain current practice, keeping up to date with any government guidance, legislation and initiatives.
You will assist with the training offered to Shared Lives Carers.
You will work alone and will be responsible for managing your time, and will also work as part of a small team, and will contribute towards its development.
You will be able to reflect on your own practice, support and reflect with colleagues and prepare for and fully participate in supervision.

Requirements:

Social Work Degree qualification plus experience in a relevant field.
Social Work England registration.
Knowledge of theory and practice of care assessment, planning and detailed knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation and its application.
Supervisory skills, as may supervise students, trainees, support staff and volunteers.
Analytic, planning and communication skills.

If you have any further questions, or wish to apply for this role then please contact Jacob on (phone number removed) otherwise Apply Below and I will be in touch soon.

Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.

Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffing