Social Worker, Human Services​/ Social Work

Grade H/I H SCP 27 £ 39,481- SCP 31 £ 43,149 to I SCP 31 £ 43,149- SCP 35 £ 47,665 plus essential car user allowance up to £963pa

Contract:

2x 12 month Fixed Term Contract, 37 hours.
Essential Requirement:
Full Driving License, Enhanced DBS. Registered with Social Work England.
Essential

Qualification:

CQSW/DIPSW/SW Degree or equivalent. HCPC registered.
Interview date: TBC
For further information about this role, contact:
Gemma Pennington Ge

Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a passionate and dedicated Social Worker to join Bolton’s Central North neighbourhood team, supporting adults and older adults within our local community. As part of our multidisciplinary team, you’ll work closely with a wide range of professionals to deliver a truly joinedup, person-centred approach. If you’re committed to empowering people, promoting independence, and making a real difference, we’d love to hear from you.

• Carrying out Care Act 2014 assessments, including carers assessments.
• Developing asset based, strengths focused support plans that help people connect with universal, voluntary, and community services.
• Applying the principles of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and other key legislation to everyday practice.
• Working collaboratively with partners across health and social care to support positive outcomes.

We welcome applications from candidates with experience of:

• Managing an active and varied caseload.
• Undertaking safeguarding investigations.
• Completing Continuing Health Care (CHC) assessments.
• Taking part in multiagency meetings.
• Working within a multidisciplinary team.

This is your chance to be part of a supportive, forward thinking neighbourhood team that values innovation, partnership working, and professional development. If you’re motivated, compassionate, and ready for the next step in your social work career, this could be the perfect role for you.

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated individual who has a passion for Social Work practice and has experience of working with adults in a community setting. You will have the ability to develop, maintain and improve relationships with service users and carers as well as the attributes required to participate in inter-disciplinary team working.

The posts are subject to enhanced clearance from the Disclosure and Barring Service and registration with Social Work England.

We welcome applications from Student Social Workers who are in their final placement and are due to qualify in the next 6 months.

This is your opportunity to join us at an exciting time as we have strong ambitions for the borough.

Bolton is a great place to work. We are a welcoming organisation that wants to contribute to a place where people feel active, connected and prosperous. We are passionate about improving the outcomes and experience of Bolton people. We want Bolton to be a vibrant place built on strong cohesive communities, successful businesses and healthy,…