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Social Worker

Employer
Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council
Location
Sandwell, West Midlands
Salary
£30,451 - £34,728 per annum
Closing date
16 Dec 2021

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We are looking to recruit 1 full time (37 hours) permanent Social Worker in the Rowley Community Social Work Team.  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.

We are looking for qualified social worker with a current professional registration with SWE.

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.  

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 Personal Specification, please submit your application by the closing date.

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 .

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

A requirement of this post is that any successful candidate must have had a full course of an approved COVID‐19 vaccine prior to starting in the role, or be medically exempt. As part of the recruitment process the successful candidate will need to evidence this requirement.

You must have a degree in Social Work, Dip SW, CQSW or equivalent.

You will also be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check.

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.

Hours

37 hours per week

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

Supporting documents
Information for Applicants
Personnel Specification
Job Description

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