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Social Worker (West Bromwich Community Social Work Team)

Employer
Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council
Location
Sandwell, West Midlands
Salary
£30,451 - £34,728 per annum
Closing date
27 Oct 2020

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We have several Adult Social Work vacancies across Sandwell and we are looking for committed and hardworking social care professionals to bring your experience, skills, and attributes to make a difference to the lives of the people of Sandwell.

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.

It is a requirement of this role to hold a degree in Social Work, Dip SW, CQSW or equivalent.

You will be expected to work with vulnerable adults with mental health issues, learning disability, physical disability, older people and their carers. You will need to be confident in undertaking safeguarding investigations, mental capacity assessments and best interest decisions, carrying out outcome focused assessments and with support planning. You will be expected to work with a diverse group of individuals and with our partner agencies.

You will be given robust induction, ample training opportunities and regular supervision and excellent career development opportunities. We have agile working facilities and flexible working policies in place. You will be working within a friendly, diverse and supportive team.

A Disclosure and Barring (DBS) check will be required for this role.

Our Values; TrustUnity 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.

Hours

37 hours per week

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
Information for Applicants
Personnel Specification

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