Adult’s Social Worker / Shared Lives Scheme

Adult’s Senior Social Worker
Team: Shared Lives Scheme
Location: Kirklees

Details:

The role sits within the Kirklees Shared Lives Scheme and will primarily focus on conducting approval assessments for prospective carers.

This is a full-time position, working Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week. Some flexibility may be required, including occasional evening visits to carry out assessment work.

At Kirklees we want to be innovative and creative in the way we work to deliver our services to our communities. We know we have challenging times ahead, so we are always looking for better and smarter ways to work. Working within relevant professional standards, our qualified and SWE registered Social Workers provide an important and valued professional function working with some of the most vulnerable adults, their families, and carers. We recognise that Social Work is a challenging profession, and we value the work you do. You can expect a strong focus on your own professional development to enhance your skills and practice. Our aim is to develop confident and competent practitioners, thereby supporting better outcomes for people we work with.

Ashberry Recruitment would ask that applicants meet the following:

• DIPSW or equivalent qualification in Social Work
• Social Work England registration
• Enhanced and in date DBS certificate.
• Excellent communication skills and be able to make good decisions based on information available.
• Can work alone and within/contribute to a team/multi-agency set ups
• Possess knowledge of service needs.
• Competent IT skills and be able to navigate electronic file/recording systems.
• Can write clear, concise, and robust assessment/reports/files.
• Have a flexible approach to work and working hours when the need arises

Why Ashberry?

• Dedicated experienced Consultant providing the ultimate support through your job search
• Friendly compliance team to guide you through the registration and placement process
• Provides your essential Enhanced DBS
• £250 Referral bonus.