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Social Workers - Ref: SS01620

Employer
Walsall Council
Location
Walsall Borough
Salary
£33,448- £38,506 per annum
Closing date
23 Oct 2020
Reference
SS01620

Job Details

Full Time Social Workers – Ref: SS01620

  • 37 hours per week (Working pattern Monday to Friday
  • Salary: £33,448- £38,506 per annum

We are seeking an experienced Social Workers with substantial post qualifying experience to work within North Adult Locality Team.

If you are a motivated and solution focused practitioner, who is interested in helping to shape and deliver our services, and contribute to the development of a model of best practice for the area, then we would like to hear from you. You will work alongside a Team of supportive and welcoming Social Care and Occupational Therapy practitioners. You will be expected to demonstrate in-depth working knowledge of Care Act legislation, Mental Capacity Act and be experienced in completing care act assessments, devising strengths based support plans and outcome focussed reviews. You will have substantial experience of safeguarding adults together with experience of empowering service users and carers.

In return, we offer regular supervision and peer support, and a commitment to your ongoing career development and progression. We will ensure you are given the opportunity to access post qualifying training and ongoing development opportunities. 

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This post is covered by the Government’s Code of Practice on the English Language Fluency Duty for public sector workers.  The post holder will be required to communicate verbally with customers and provide advice and/or information in accurate spoken English.

Walsall Council takes seriously the responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of all children, young people and adults entrusted to our care and it is our expectation that all staff will share this commitment. Completion of an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check is a requirement for this role.

In light of the current Government Guidance on Social Distancing Interviews may be held remotely via video call conferencing, or other ICT platforms.

Closing date: 23rd October 2020

Previous applicants need not apply

Company

Walsall Council

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Company info
Website
Telephone
01922 650000
Location
Civic Centre
Darwall Street
Walsall
West Midlands
WS1 1TP
United Kingdom

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