We are looking to recruit 2 full time (37 hours) permanent Social Workers in the Blackheath and Rowley Community Social Work Team. 

The area teams work with adults from 25 years and above.  The successful candidate should be flexible, innovative and have an up to date knowledge and experience of legislation and policies in the social care arena. The teams are looking for qualified social workers with a current professional registration with SWE.

In addition, you should be competent in applying a strengths-based approach to assessment and support planning and be able to support customers to meet their assessed outcomes and maximise their independence by utilising community resources and universal services.

If you have the required qualification, skills, experience and qualities, see Job Description and Personnel Specification, please submit your application by the closing date.

Our Values; Trust, Unity and Progress make us unique, they define how we do things and are reflected in the way we behave. They are important to us, guiding and shaping our organisational culture. Our values are key to us achieving Sandwell’s Vision 2030 and also guide us when we recruit.

The teams are very friendly and supportive of each other. We meet regularly as a team to discuss clients, explore areas of practice and offer 1:1 supervision monthly.

If you would like to find out more about these positions, please contact:

• Esther Chiadzwa – Social Care Lead Officer – 0121 569 2266
• Kaye Jones – Social Care Lead Officer – 0121 569 2266
• Annette Thompson – Area Manager – 0121 569 2266

Hours

37 hours per week

You will be required to work the core hours of the business, Monday to Thursday 9.00-5.30 pm and Fridays 9.00-5.00pm.

This advert will close as soon as sufficient applications are received. 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

Supporting documents
Job Description
Personnel Specification
Information for Applicants