Social Worker - Adults Community Forensic Social Work team

Social Worker - Adults Community Forensic Social Work team

Job Title: Locum Social Worker - Advanced Specialism: Adults Community Forensic Social Work Team

Location: Leeds, UK

Salary: £35 Hourly

Looking for a thrilling opportunity to expand your social work career? We have an exciting locum position available in the Adults Community Forensic Social Work team in Leeds. As a locum social worker, you'll enjoy the flexibility of full-time hours, allowing you to delve into new challenges while earning an attractive rate of £35 hourly. This role promises a dynamic work environment and the chance to make a significant impact in the community.

Perks and Benefits:

1. Flexibility: Locum work allows you to choose your assignments and work on your own terms, giving you a better work-life balance.
2. Competitive Pay: Earn £35 per hour, ensuring you are well-compensated for your expertise and hard work.
3. Professional Growth: Work in a team that offers opportunities for continuous professional development and the option to participate in the Approved Mental Health Practitioner (AMHP) rota where qualified.
4. Supportive Environment: Enjoy a collaborative atmosphere where your ideas and contributions are valued, and innovative solutions are encouraged.
5. Networking Opportunities: Working across different settings means you can build valuable professional relationships and learn from a variety of experts in the field.

What you will do:

1. Undertake a range of complex assessments including Community Care and Best Interest Assessments, and develop innovative and cost-effective solutions.
2. Conduct safeguarding investigations within multi-agency procedures and perform risk assessments to identify needs and options.
3. Develop and maintain effective relationships with service users, their families, and carers using a person-centred approach to enable informed choices.
4. Promote independence and early intervention, assisting in conflict resolution when necessary.
5. Contribute to the enhanced screening of new referrals and existing service users, and participate in court proceedings with appropriate support.
6. Engage in the development of practice and services, executing specific tasks assigned to other teams as needed.
7. Undertake the Practice Educator Level 2 role and supervise, support, and guide both qualified and non-qualified staff.
8. Participate in duties related to the office and Approved Mental Health Practitioner (AMHP) rota where qualified.

Skills, Knowledge & Experience:

1. Significant experience working in a statutory setting with the ability to plan, manage, prioritise, and evaluate work with service users.
2. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a knack for overcoming resistance and exercising assertiveness where necessary.
3. Ability to negotiate, challenge, manage conflict and solve problems creatively to drive positive change.
4. Experience maintaining accurate service user records and assessments while adhering to policy and procedure.
5. Proven capability in chairing multi-agency meetings and representing the authority in a professional manner.
6. A professional qualification in social work (such as BSc, BA, MA, DipSW, CQSW, or equivalent) and registration with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) are required.

Join us and be part of a community that values innovation and compassion.