Social Worker - East Locality

Middlesbrough Council

  • Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 13 days ago
We are seeking to appoint a Social Worker with experience of adult social care. The East Locality Social Work Team cover the East of the Middlesbrough area. The service is very keen to promote flexible working for all staff. This includes agile working at home as well as Middlesbrough Council bases. A blended working contract is offered for all staff. If you are you looking for a new challenge, then the East Locality Social Work Team is for you!To help us recruit social workers who are committed to working in Middlesbrough we are currently offering a 10% supplement to social work salaries. This additional 10% will be reviewed at the end of March 2025.The role will involve:Assessing individuals both service users and carers who live in east Middlesbrough.Completing comprehensive care needs assessments and support plans.Implementing services for those who are vulnerable and are experiencing trauma.Middlesbrough Council is an exciting and rewarding place to work. We have strong council values that underpin every aspect of the council and the services we provide. New staff joining Middlesbrough can expect a welcome induction from the Chief Executive as well as a full induction programme within the team.Middlesbrough is passionate about improving the lives of all its residents and we are working hard to deliver bespoke services to meet the change in demand. We are seeking to recruit a Social Worker committed to providing a high-quality service, who are effective in meeting tight deadlines and can ensure they represent the council’s values to provide a positive customer experience.Middlesbrough Council offer superb training and development opportunities via our online training portal and through our workforce development lead.As a service we are also committed to supporting our staff and providing a healthy work culture. You will have access to regular supervisions as well as other staff support forums.Applications are sought from individuals who are committed to demonstrating the values of Middlesbrough Council.You will also have:Effective assessment and care management skills.Be able to work in a busy environment and to tight time scales.Be committed to multi-disciplinary working.Be proactive and innovative in working with adults in need of care and support.We will support you by providing regular supervision and access to training.For an informal discussion please contact Sharon Ball Team Manager on 01642 303900/729464The above post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
  • Confident and articulate, adapting your approach to suit your audience
  • Passionate about data analytics
  • Focussed on the detail
  • An excellent communicator, creative and adaptive in your approach
  • Creative and proactive, contributing towards changes and seeking improvements
  • Confident in the use of technology and have experience of using related software, including SQL, Excel, Power BI, ETL tools
  • Focussed on the detail, with excellent analytical skill
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