Qualified Social Worker
- Employer
- Telford & Wrekin Council
- Location
- Telford, Shropshire
- Salary
- £32.234 to £34.728
- Closing date
- 16 Sep 2021
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- Sector
- Health and Social Care, Health, Adult Services, Social Care
- Job role
- Social Worker
- Contract Type
- Full time
Job Details
We have two locality teams based in our communities working with older people, physically disabled and those with an acquired brain injury.
We use strengths and asset based approach in our practice; how individuals can be supported by the strengths they have in themselves, their network of support from family, friends and their local communities. Where care and support is required we work to ensure that this reflects the individual’s assessed needs and strengths while promoting their independence, choice and control.
We encourage positive risk taking with a ‘home is best’ philosophy, this is reflected in our performance as Telford and Wrekin is proud to have a lower than national average per population of admissions into long term placements for older people.
Our Social Worker roles are expected to undertake statutory Social Work functions in line with the Care Act and the Mental Capacity Act. To undertake duties expected of Social Workers in line with the Professional Capabilities Framework and in accordance with the specific job description attached. The Social Work roles will work with complex Adults, their carers/family as directed by the Team Leader
We are proud to offer a working environment that is supportive and rewarding, where professional curiosity is actively encouraged, while working as part of a team who are passionate about the work they do. We offer great training and development options to all roles. We have a supportive management team which encourages critical reflection/supervision and structured progression routes for Social Workers from ASYE to Advanced Practitioners.
In addition to competitive rates of pay we offer an excellent benefits package to all of our employees; a generous annual leave and flexible working arrangements (to include mobile/home working), Local Government Pension scheme and payment of Social Work England registration fees.
For more information about working for Telford & Wrekin Adult Social Care, please view our recruitment page: https://www.telford.gov.uk/ascr
Please contact Charlotte Hambleton on 01952 380179 if you have any queries.
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Why work for Telford & Wrekin Council?
As a co-operative council, the work environment is innovative, creative and entrepreneurial.
You will be joining an organisation that works hard on a personal and professional level, and most importantly, an administration that serves local communities to the highest possible standards. And, as a council employee, you are entitled to a range of excellent terms and conditions like flexible working hours, a modern working environment and, career progress.
What’s in it for you?
- Good work/life balance. Work from home. Annual pay increments. Training courses and workshops. Annual Personal Professional Development (APPD) Automatic membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme. Discount on products and services, such as theme parks and discounted travel. Free parking for employees.
- Website
- http://www.telford.gov.uk/
- Telephone
- 01952 380000
- Location
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Addenbrooke House
Ironmasters Way
Telford
Shropshire
TF3 4NT
GB
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