Social Worker
- Employer
- Staffordshire County Council
- Location
- Stafford, Staffordshire
- Salary
- £30,756 - £35,229 per annum
- Closing date
- 31 May 2019
- Reference
- REC000907
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- Sector
- Local Councils, Health & Social Care / Work
- Job Type
- Social work; Adults - Qualified
- Contract Type
- Fixed Term Contract
- Working Pattern
- See advert details
- Hours
- Full-Time
Job Details
37 Hours per week –Fixed Term until October 2020
We have 1 Social Worker post available on a 12 month fixed term basis within the Adult Social Care service. This key role will take responsibility for the working across Older People, Physical and Learning Disabilities and as such we are seeking experienced social care practitioners with a range of knowledge and skills across this broad agenda. If you have a desire to support the Local authority in developing our approach to supporting citizens at the first point of contact, this role could be for you.
You will be responsible for undertaking Care Act compliant telephone screening assessments, providing sound information and advice and making a judgement with regards to eligibility based upon the 10 Care Act domains. The role also includes signposting and referring onto other agencies as required. The future offer will also include a digital offer for demand management which will be a new and exciting way of working.
You will actively participate in quality assurance processes, including peer and reflective supervision, analysis of performance data, learning from complaints and compliments, personal development and continuing professional development.
To apply for this post click on the ‘Apply’ button below.
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Closing Date: 31st May 2019
Interview Date: 12th June 2019
For more information about the role please contact: Tammy Drinkwater Adult Social Care First Contact Team Manager on 07815826924
Please be aware, only application forms completed online will be accepted. We will not accept CV’s or Word application forms.
This Authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This position is subject to a criminal records check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) which will require you to disclose details of all unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your
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