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SalaryThis is an exciting time to join Sandwell Metropolitan Brought Council Adult Social Care. We are currently looking to recruit 2.5 Social Workers into our Young Adults Team to bring it to full capacity.
We are looking for committed and hardworking qualified Social Worker with Adult Social Work experience working with Young People with complex needs, Physical and sensory needs and people with Learning Disabilities/Autism. 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, Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act 2005, and Community DOLS/LPS.
You will be expected to work with vulnerable young adults with a variety of support needs including, Physical, MH, and Learning Disabilities/Autism and also have some knowledge around physical disability, people with profound & complex needs, carers and the wider community. You will need to be confident in undertaking safeguarding investigations, mental capacity assessments, best interest decisions, carrying out outcome focused assessments, with support planning, to meet their care and support needs.
You must be able to work with a diverse group of individuals and with our partner agencies to deliver the best outcomes for our customers in the Young Adults Team.
You will be given an induction, appropriate training opportunities and regular supervision with an experienced manager. You will be working in a friendly environment, skilled, diverse and supportive team.
Requirements:
- Degree in Social Work, Dip SW, CQSW
- Social Work England Registration
- 2 years post qualifying experience
We reserve the right to close vacancies prior to their advertised date if we receive a large number of applications. Therefore, you are strongly advised to complete and return your application as soon as possible. When completing your application please refer to the supporting documents attached.
If you have a disability and require assistance in making an application, or have experienced a problem whilst applying for a position, please contact the Resourcing Team on 0121 569 3300 or via e-mail to: hr_resourcing@sandwell.gov.uk
For more information about working for Sandwell Council, our recruitment process and our offer to you please visit https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/counciljobs
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To apply please download the application and return to: Hrresourcing_applications@sandwell.gov.uk
