Social Worker x2
- Employer
- Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council
- Location
- Court House
- Salary
- Band F, SCP 26-31 (£29,636 - £33,799 per annum) (£15.36 - £17.52 per hour)
- Closing date
- 10 Aug 2019
- Reference
- SAND000004074
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- Sector
- Local Councils
- Job Type
- Social work; Adults - Qualified
- Contract Type
- Fixed Term Contract
- Working Pattern
- Standard
- Hours
- Full-Time
Job Details
These posts are fixed term contracts for 6 months.
An opportunity has arisen for two highly motivated qualified social workers to work in a community/duty team across the Wednesbury and West Bromwich area. All applicants must be registered with the HCPC.
We are looking for committed and hardworking qualified social workers to bring your experience, skills, and attitude to make a difference to the lives of the people of Sandwell.
You will need to be motivated and flexible with high professional standards and sound knowledge and experience of current legislation including the Care Act 2014, Continuing Health care, Community DOLS/LPS and Mental Capacity Act 2005.
You will be expected to work with vulnerable adults with mental health issues, learning disability, physical disability and older people. You will be expected to work with a diverse group of individuals and partner agencies.
The role will mainly involve supporting the duty function of our teams daily therefore you will need to be confident in working on a duty phone, screening and sign posting contacts, working on our IT system (Liquid Logic) inputting information, and problem solving for individuals and carers in crisis.
There will also be a requirement to support the wider teams with undertaking mental capacity assessment/best interests decisions. At times there may be a requirement to support with safeguarding investigations and carrying out outcome focused assessments and support plans.
These are 6-month short term contracts, but you will still be given robust induction, ample training opportunities and regular supervision. You will be working within friendly, diverse and supportive teams.
Hours
37 hours per week
This vacancy and advert will be closed as soon as sufficient applications are received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible.
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Company
Who are we?
Sandwell is situated at the very heart of the West Midlands, just a stone’s throw from Birmingham. A large, diverse, metropolitan borough, Sandwell offers exciting opportunities for all in a friendly, supportive environment.
Why work for us?
- Generous annual leave entitlements
- Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Access to an award-winning employee benefits scheme, which includes:
- An exclusive retail discounts portal
- Salary sacrifice schemes for cars, bikes, technology and car parking
- An employee assistance and counselling service
- Annual leave purchase scheme
- A wide variety of learning and development opportunities
- Flexi-time working
- A variety of leave schemes including carers, compassionate, maternity and paternity
- Volunteering scheme
Your career at Sandwell Council
We offer something for everyone, with an incredibly wide range of career opportunities, at any stage of your career, from apprentices to senior managers.
Whether your focus is a support service, such as Finance, Human Resources, Legal or ICT, or a frontline service, such as Social Care, Planning & Regeneration, Housing or Leisure, it’s worth looking at what Sandwell has to offer.
Our plans for the future
Our Vision 2030 shows just how committed we are to creating the best future possible for our communities and for the people who live and work in Sandwell.
We’re a progressive organisation, and we’re proud of what we’ve achieved so far, but we know there’s much more to do to make our vision. For more information on our plans for the future see our dedicated vision 2030 page; http://www.sandwell.gov.uk/Vision2030
For more information about working for Sandwell Council, our recruitment process and our offer to you please visit;
https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/counciljobs
For information on our Values and Behaviours, please visit:
https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/council/values-behaviours
To view a copy of the Local Government Career Guide, please visit;
https://www.wmjobs.co.uk/staticpages/30847/local-government-careers
- Website
- http://www.sandwell.gov.uk/
- Telephone
- 0121 569 3300
- Location
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Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council
Sandwell Council House
Freeth Street
Oldbury
West Midlands
B69 3BS
United Kingdom
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