Experienced Social Worker

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Providing information and support to enable people, groups and communities to access universal services, commission a range of services designed to minimise risks, and improve the quality of life for individuals, families, carers/carer groups and communities.
• Balancing needs and risks with rights and choices, taking account of power differences and promoting positive outcomes for individuals, families and carers.
• Accurately recording and critically analysing information, following organisational policies and meeting organisational responsibilities for safeguarding.
• Undertaking statutory duties relating to safeguarding concerns.
• Maintaining and updating case notes and other records, preparing statements or reports for, attending and giving evidence in court in care proceedings, private law cases and adoption proceedings as appropriate.
• Developing expertise in one or more areas of practice, and familiar with local resources and be recognised by peers as a source of reliable knowledge and advice.
• Working independently and demonstrating an ability to adapt an approach to more complex cases.
• Undertaking preventative work with children and families in order to reduce the need for care or accommodation and a range of community care and safeguarding assessments in accordance with relevant statutory requirements, identifying risks needs and options.

Requirements:

• Social Work qualification.
• Registration with Social Work England and HCPC.
• Relevant post-qualifying / vocational training.
• Proven experience working with carers.
• Ability to demonstrate experience across a range of statutory work.
• Experience of working with vulnerable individuals and families.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with a range of people including families and professionals.
• Awareness of current practice issues and challenges facing Social Workers.
• Enhanced DBS dated within the last 12 months. On the update service? You could be fast tracked through our recruitment process today.
• Willingness to complete an enhanced DBS if you do not currently hold one.

Working with Archer Resourcing

‍We have been helping professionals find exciting new roles for a number of years, so we know exactly where to look when it comes to sourcing the best opportunities.

We operate across the UK, and, with amazing relationships with the biggest employers in UK social care, we give you the best chance of landing your next role.

Due the high demand of CV's received we are unable to respond to all applications. However, we may hold your CV on file and contact you for future suitable roles.

We also offer a £250 referral bonus should you know of anyone who may be interested.

‍Must be eligible to work in the U.K