£38 Per Hour
Full Time
Contract
Somerset, Somerset
Social Care
Posted 2 days ago
Expires In 27 Days
Job Description
Pay rate £38 per hour
Contract role
Vitalis are recruiting for an experienced Social Worker to work in a Learning Disability and Autism Team in Somerset Council.
Make ongoing assessments of allocated cases to reflect individual circumstances including assessment of risk, enabling independence and need to ensure that service users are protected from significant harm. 1. Responsible for a caseload of varying complexity, commensurate with ability and qualifications, receiving and responding to referrals from various sources. 2. Community Care, integrated care programme approach and risk assessment to work to protect the safety and protection of individuals. 3. Statutory reviews and comply with appropriate legislation, policy and procedures. 4. Assess client needs in consultation with them and with other professionals and agree levels of support. 5. The need to engage with people refusing a service who are at risk to self or others. 6. The need for sensitive negotiation when assessing service users and carers where there is conflict or lack of insight. 7. Effectively manage people presenting in crisis needing a quick resolution, using relevant legislation and resources. 8. Statutory responsibility for the assessment of carers (including young carers) needs and the formulation of a carers care plan.
Work with Vitalis to Discover Exciting Opportunities in Qualified Social Work, Housing and SEND
- At Vitalis, we’re here to make your career journey seamless and rewarding. Here’s how we support you every step of the way:
- Dedicated Consultant – Gain access to a specialist consultant who knows the market inside-out, has connections to roles across the UK, and is ready to provide tailored career advice and job search support.
- Hassle-Free Registration – Our easy online registration process gets you started quickly and effortlessly.
- Exclusive Incentives – Enjoy referral schemes, bonuses, and other exciting perks.
Compliance Simplified – Leave the paperwork to us! We handle ongoing compliance, so you can focus on your career. - Fast, Reliable Payroll – Get paid promptly and consistently without any worries.
Whether you’re a qualified social worker, or have an interest in housing or SEND roles, we have the opportunities you’ll want to hear about.
Don’t forget, if this role isn’t the perfect fit, we’re confident we can find one that is. We recruit across a wide range of public sector specialisms, including:
- Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO)
• Best Interest Assessor (BIA)
• Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)
• Looked After Children (LAC)
• Children’s Social Work
• Adult Social Work
• Service Manager
• Head of Service
• Team Manager
• Assistant Team Manager
• A wide range of housing roles
• Careers in SEND in local authorities
Let us help you take the next step in your career. Get in touch with me today to explore our exciting opportunities!
Contact me on olivia.russell@vitalissocialcare.co.uk or 07521053670 for more information.
Olivia Russell V34
Olivia.Russell@vitalissocialcare.co.uk
0161 393 7038
Division V34
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