Bromsgrove Area Team Social Worker

Job Title: Adults Social Worker
Team: Bromsgrove Area Team
Salary: £24,948 to £32,832 per annum, plus £2,514 market forces*
31 Hours per Week
Location: Bromsgrove, Worcestershire
Permanent, Part-time

The Role
The Bromsgrove Area Team currently has a vacancy for 1x 31 hours (part time) Social Worker post.

We are looking for Social Workers who have a positive and enthusiastic approach to practice, and experience with complex cases and situations. A high competent level of skills in assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation, alongside extensive knowledge of The Care Act, and the Mental Capacity Act is essential.

In Worcestershire we use the 3 Conversation Model which promotes a strength based, innovative and creative approach to practice, where you will support people to make positive changes in their life, exploring universal services as well as purchasing support packages to promote independence. You will need to have the confidence to advocate for our clients and work in partnership with health colleagues, other statutory partners, and voluntary sector providers.

The Bromsgrove Area Team is a very supportive and friendly team covering Bromsgrove, Rubery, Wythall and surrounding areas.

We foster a positive team culture and learning environment which includes weekly reflective practice and catch-up sessions with the whole team and regular guest speakers. You will be offered on-going training, and professional development opportunities, monthly supervision, and a warm, supportive working environment where we value your contribution, and staff value and support each other. 

Quotes from staff
“After finishing my last stage of professional training, I had several options to choose from, but chose to remain in this team due to it being the best social work team I’ve been a part of. There is a real togetherness amongst the whole team from students to managers to pull together in the same direction. Added to a commitment to implement the 3Cs model, with devolved responsibly to workers, meaning decisions are more streamlined without the need for panels, leading to quicker support for the people we support; I wouldn’t want to practice anywhere else.”

“WCC has enabled me as a practitioner to use my professional judgement, creativity and autonomous decision making where appropriate. I receive an appropriate balance of professional support and reflective challenge (e.g., through supervision) to keep learning and developing my practice”

If you need any further information, please contact Bromsgrove Area Manager Rita Rogers on 01905 845905.

Benefits
You’ll find an overview of the benefits Worcestershire County Council have to offer on our webpage Why work for us? | Worcestershire County Council, so do take a look!  Some of these offers include:

• Great Holiday Entitlement: As well as bank holidays, you'll get 26 days paid holiday (pro rata for part-time staff). This goes up to 31 days when you have been with us for 5 years. If you get more than 26 days where you work now, don't worry because if you join us without a break, we'll match your holiday up to 31 days. If you’re successful and want to take advantage of this do let us know!
• Brilliant Pension Scheme: The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) is a nationwide, career average pension scheme and is a valuable part of the pay and reward package for employees working in local government.
• Professional Learning & Development: We actively encourage learning and development for all our staff should they want to progress further or explore other areas within the organisation.
• Flexible Working: We are proud to offer hybrid working to provide a better work/life balance where possible.

Equality & Diversity
The County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all citizens and celebrates the diversity of all its residents.

How to Apply
Application forms are invited to apply for this role.
Please find the Job Description and Person Specification attached.

Please write your submission with consideration for the essential and desirable criteria on the Person Specification. This should include examples why you should be considered; the experience, skills and knowledge that you would bring to the post.

Please submit your application form to Recruitment@worcestershire.gov.uk

Application Closing Date: Sunday, 6th October 2024
Anticipated Interview Date: To be Confirmed

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