Social Worker - Front Door Service

Are you an experienced Social Worker looking for an opportunity to truly transform lives? Look no further! At Sanctuary Personnel, we understand the immense impact you can make, and we are here to support you every step of the way. As a dedicated and award-winning recruitment agency with a TrustPilot score of 4.9/5 and nearly 1000 reviews, we believe in the power of personal connections. We are seeking Social Workers with UK experience to join our team and embark on a fulfilling journey with us.

Location: Richmond and Wandsworth

Team/Specialism: Front Door Service

Pay Rate: £32 per hour (assignment rate)

Contract: Locum, 3-Month contract

Hours: Full-time

Why work with us?

• Effortless Registration: Say goodbye to paperwork! Our fully online and paperless registration service streamlines the process, making it convenient and hassle-free for you.
• Compliance Made Easy: Enjoy peace of mind with our free DBS and compliance service, which includes paid-for mandatory e-learning and practical training modules tailored to your needs.
• Exclusive Opportunities: Unlock access to prestigious Social Work roles that you won't find elsewhere. From collaborating with NHSBT to supporting vital projects at The Home Office and Vaccination Centres or relocating candidates to Australia, The Falkland Islands and many other destinations, our network opens doors to diverse and impactful assignments in the UK and globally.
• Expert Guidance and Support: Benefit from personalised clinical governance and revalidation support from our in-house qualified health professional with over 15 years of experience.
• Rewarding Referral Program: Spread the word and reap the rewards! Refer a friend with social work experience and receive a generous £250 bonus once they've completed just 100 hours of work. The best part? There's no limit to how many social work friends you can refer.
• Professional Development: Working as a locum in Social Work provides opportunities for continuous professional development.

Duties:

• Undertake statutory intervention where service users are deemed to be at risk, including situations where people may be neglected or abused.
• Work in partnership with service users and carers using a person-centred approach.
• Hold a caseload appropriate to the level of expertise and provide support and expert advice to social care assessors, students and partners.
• Provide advice, information and guidance to service users and carers.
• Facilitate service user choice and empowerment through promoting independence.
• Monitor implementation of packages of care and support and adjust them as appropriate.
• Apply social work ethical principles and values to guide professional practice.
• Ensure that information is recorded consistently, accurately and meets statutory timescales.
• Ensure that service user confidentiality is maintained.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of the services of the Boroughs of Wandsworth and Richmond.
• Comply with relevant Codes of Practice.
• Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion.
• Understand both Councils’ duties and responsibilities for safeguarding.

Requirements of the Social Worker:

• Degree or equivalent in social work
• Current Social Work England registration
• Significant frontline experience in Social Services within the UK working as a qualified Social Worker

Contact:

This Social Worker job is advertised by Ashley McSheen. If you are interested in this position, please click above to apply now.

We welcome applications from Social Workers who meet the above requirements.

Reasonable Adjustments:

At Sanctuary Personnel, we value inclusivity and diversity. If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity.

Transform lives and make a difference as a Social Worker with Sanctuary Personnel. Apply now to embark on an exceptional career journey!

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