Social Worker, Community Health

Are you passionate about making a difference to our citizens and the district that they reside in? Then, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team.

It is an exciting time to join
Reablement
, where we use a
strengths based approach
to promote independence and meet the health and wellbeingneeds of vulnerable adults and their carers.

We are seeking an
enthusiastic and hardworking Social Worker
to joinour
Reablement Team
, who cover the
Wakefield District
.

You will work closely with key partners in Adult’s Services to carry out
person centred assessments
with adults across the Wakefield district.

Using a strengths based approach to assessment and support planning, you will:

• Promote independence and self determination
• Focus on positive change and prevention of harm
• Support adults to achieve their personal outcomes
• Undertake
  holistic assessments
  following a transfer of care from a range of settings.

The Reablement team is a district wide service offering short term reablement support to adults and older people over the age of 18 to help them maintain or regain maximum independence. The service is time-limited and supports effective discharge from the hospital settings and helps to prevent unnecessary admissions to hospital.

The case management team consists of5 care co-ordinators
, who complete reviews and statutory assessments of adults who require the reablement service.

There will be an expectation of line management duties such as case management and supervision.

• Monday to Thursday:8:30am – 5:00pm
• Friday:8:30am – 4:30pm
• Flexible working arrangements
  are available and can be discussed with the line manager

As a Social Worker, you will:

• Be passionate about making a difference and open to change
• Demonstrate the ability to work under pressure
• Be well organised and able to prioritise and manage risk within a complex caseload
• Have experience and a strong commitment to strengths based practice
• Be able to undertake standard social care duties, including:
  • Chairing meetings
  • Providing support and advice to junior staff
  • Producing high quality, person led assessments and reports (including court reports)

A
full driving licence
is essential, as the role covers the whole Wakefield District.

In return, we offer:

• The opportunity to work in an
  exciting and rewarding area of Social Care
• Access to flexible working
• Regular supervision
  
  Ongoing training and professional development
• Support from a highly motivated and skilled team

All newly qualified Social Workers will undertake the
Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE)programme. Wakefield is committed to supporting NQSWs, offering:

• A dedicated ASYE assessor
• Regular 1:1 supervision session
• Training and team support

Your first year will be a probationary period, in which we will work closely with you to support your development and progression in your Social Work career.

Applicants must:

• Hold a
  Degree in Social Work
  or equivalent
• Be
  registered with Social Work England
• Have relevant
  post qualifying training and experience
• Hold a
  full driving licence

Successful applicants will be required to:

• Attend an interview

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact:

Jinny Richards on

Company:
Wakefield Council

Salary: £35,412.00 – £38,220.00, Grade 8

Location:

Wakefield, West Yorkshire

Sector:
Health and Social Care

Job Role:

Social Worker