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Senior Social Worker

Employer
Staffordshire County Council
Location
Staffordshire
Salary
£36,153.00 - £39,961.00 per annum
Closing date
2 Jun 2019
Reference
REC000905

Job Details

Senior Social Work-   Salary: £36,153.00 - £39,961.00 per annum (pro rata)

37 Hours per week – Permanent October 2019

In Staffordshire we want  residents to live their lives to their full potential and this includes people who are living with a disability. We want people with disabilities to be independent and equal in society and have choice and control in their own lives. We want people to have dignity and self-respect and for those with more complex needs to have the support they need to maintain this.  

A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen to join the county’s high performing and citizen-focused Adult Learning Disability Team (ALDT) which is part of the Health and Social Care at Staffordshire County Council

Following a successful and positive recent restructure of Staffordshire’s Social Care Offer to its citizens, two new posts of Senior Social Worker have been created. These posts are in place to support Social Workers and Social Care Practitioners to deliver the statutory care and support offer of the council. In addition, they will be jointly responsible for managing the day-to-day functions of the newly formed ‘Assessment and Care Management’ teams, in the  North  and the South of the county .These teams support adults (18+) with a learning disability and autism who require support from adult social care and with eligible social care needs as defined by the Care Cat 2014. The team is part of the wider Adult Learning Disability Services within the council. 

The ALDT works alongside citizens their family/carers in carrying out outcome focused reviews/assessments and developing support plans to meet the adults assessed eligible needs as defined in the Care Act 2014 to promote independence and meet identified outcomes and aspirations.

We are looking for a highly motivated, flexible individual who has a proven track record of a person centred and asset focused outlook and has high professional standards. The ideal individual will also have a sound knowledge and experience of current legislation and its application to practice in a social care setting. An applied knowledge of The Care Act and The Mental Capacity Act and experience of undertaking safeguarding enquiries is essential, alongside experience of working in complex situations using professional judgement and a range of interventions. You will be able to communicate in a clear, fluent, concise, jargon-free way and in a courteous, calm and professional manner. You will have experience of, and be able to provide, professional, reflective supervision, guidance and advice to less experienced social workers, including those completing ASYE and social work students.

In return for your skills, enthusiasm and commitment we will support you to take your career to the next level.

We offer a competitive salary, opportunity for progression, excellent training including a thorough induction, linked to your role and professional development plans.

You will receive professional supervision and be working in a team of highly performing, motivated, dedicated and friendly colleagues

To apply for this post click on the ‘Apply’ button below.

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If you experience any technical issues accessing or completing the application form please contact recruitment@staffordshire.gov.uk

Closing Date: 02 June 2019
Interview Date: To Be Confirmed

For more information about the roles please contact:

 The Team Learning Disability Team North (LDTN)- Louisa Treherne

 (01785) 895092 or 07815826848

The Learning Disability Team South (LDTS)-Neil English

(01902) 434401 or 07815826588

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