Social Worker - Duty & Advice

Sanctuary Personnel

  • Oldham, Greater Manchester
  • £45,718 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 20 days ago
  • Apply easily
Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new permanent position available for a Duty & Advice Social Worker to work full time based in Oldham.The salary for this permanent Social Worker job is up to £45,718 per annum.Main duties:
  • To prepare for social work contact and involvement, including reviewing case notes, liaising with other for additional information and evaluating information and support newly qualified social workers.
  • To undertake the assessment of support needs for Service Users, Carers and Families, where their circumstances may be difficult and unstable, and assist in screening referrals. To develop/assist to develop Care & Support Plans for Service Users.
  • To produce, deliver, evaluate and update Care & Support Plans and packages, in order to resolve practical and emotional social care, health and wellbeing difficulties.
  • To work with Service Users, Carers and Families to assist them to make informed choices and decisions.
  • To be proactive with respect to Safeguarding issues and following relevant policies and procedures if abuse is suspected.
  • To identify, assess and manage risks to Service Users, Carers and Families, and contribute towards a positive change to behaviour to reduce risk.
  • To respond to crisis situations, making assessments about urgency and using appropriate legal intervention.
  • To prepare, attend and participate in meetings and decision-making forums, for example, court appearances, Reviews, Panels, Case Conferences or team meetings. To chair meetings as appropriate.
  • To provide information, reports, data and statistics appropriate to their purpose, for example, Panel Reports or Court Reports.
  • To develop and maintain appropriate working relationships with partnership agencies, including health and voluntary sector agencies.
  • To adopt and embrace required changes and advances in working practices, particularly those which incorporate the use of ICT.
  • To attend, prepare for and participate in formal and reflective supervision sessions, including examining own performance, identify learning needs and ensure sufficient support for professional development is taking place.
  • To inform managers of service deficiencies or issues interfering with delivering an efficient service, assist to identify and make suggestions for opportunities for improvement.
  • To attend and participate in learning, training and development activities, in line with local and national requirements.
  • Undertake any additional duties commensurate with the grade of the post.
Benefits Oldham Offer:
  • 25 days annual leave with the option to purchase additional days, and which increases after 5- and 10-years’ service.
  • Attractive defined benefit pension scheme with a market leading AVC option for additional retirement savings
  • Discounted gym membership
  • Staff discount scheme for shopping, entertainment, eating-out, eating-in, travel, motoring and more.
  • Salary sacrifice scheme, including Cycle to Work
  • Wellbeing support, including an Employment Assistance Programme that provides 24 hours access to advice and support.
  • Staff recognition and celebration events
  • A supportive and enabling workplace with quality supervision from your manager.
  • A comprehensive learning and development programme as part of your ongoing Continuing Professional Development
  • Clear progression pathways
Requirements of this Social Worker job:
  • A Social Work Qualification or equivalent.
  • Understanding of relevant legislation.
  • Relevant Social Work experience.
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