Social Worker

Posted 12 November 2024
Salary £28.00 - £32.00 per hour
LocationLancashire
Job type Contract
Discipline Social Work
ReferenceMHSW 2222_1731430356
Contact NameTom Sherwood

Job description

We are looking for a Social Worker to join our Adult Assessment and Safeguarding Team.

This role requires a Social Work Qualification with a minimum of 3 years post qualified experience.

About the team

The team are responsible for the first point of intervention for service users and their respective carers following a referral. Completing short-term assessments managing cases under CPA, developing co-produced care plans with service users are some of the key responsibilities in this team. The team works cohesively with the longer-term teams to make sure each case that needs to be escalated is effectively managed. The team works hard to support not only the service users to improve their independence where possible - but also their careers and families to ensure the wider support network is effective.

About you

The ideal Social Worker will be able to manage time effectively to prioritise their workload as well as have good interpersonal skills. Experience working with adults with psychosis and the ability to able to engage with service users from diverse backgrounds is key to the success of the role. A degree within Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) with a minimum of three years' experience is essential in order to be considered for this role.

What's on offer?

  • Up to £32.00 per hour umbrella (PAYE payment options available also)
  • Hybrid working schedule
  • An opportunity to work in a specialist environment
  • Parking available / nearby
  • Easily accessible via car or public transport

For more information, please get in touch with:

Thomas Sherwood - Candidate Consultant

07442 576 906