Adults Social Worker - Older People Services - Doncaster

Job Title: Adults Social Worker
Location: Doncaster
Teams: Older People Services
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: On going
Hours: 37
Rate: £32
We are looking for a qualified Social Worker to work in Older People’s Services.

• Responsible For:

  Little or no supervisory responsibility other than assisting in work familiarisation of other employees, including new employees.

  Job Purpose:

  To provide a professional social work service to adults within a multi-disciplinary team.

• Duties and Responsibilities:

  • To carry out the statutory duties of the Directorate in relation to Adults in accordance with Directorate policies and procedures.
  • To be responsible for caseload under the supervision of the Team Manager.
  • To undertake social work tasks working closely with other professional staff to assess the needs of adults and to deliver packages of care to meet individual requirement.
  • To develop skills in work with Older People including those with a mental infirmity and with people with physical disabilities.
  • To work closely with the other members of the team and assist other team members when required.
  • Where appropriate to develop special interests according to need, demand and service priorities.
  • To work and develop links with other agencies both statutory, voluntary and community groups.
  • To be involved in the duty system during office hours on a rota basis.
  • To undertake any other duties commensurate with the grading of the post.
  • To use information technology applications competently to:

  o Input and record information accurately

  o Support effective communication

  o Access knowledge and information

Ashberry Recruitment would ask that applicants meet the following:

DIPSW or equivalent qualification in Social Work
Social Work England registration
Enhanced and in date DBS certificate.
Excellent communication skills and be able to make good decisions based on information available.
Can work alone and within/contribute to a team/multi-agency set ups
Possess knowledge of service needs.
Competent IT skills and be able to navigate electronic file/recording systems.
Can write clear, concise, and robust assessment/reports/files.
Have a flexible approach to work and working hours when the need arises
Why Ashberry?
Dedicated experienced Consultant providing the ultimate support through your job search
Friendly compliance team to guide you through the registration and placement process
Provides your essential Enhanced DBS
£250 Referral bonus
If you feel this is the role for you please get in touch as we would love to hear from you!