Our client, Barnsley Coucnil is looking for a qualified social worker who can support the Front Door in adult social care with screening safeguarding referrals and making timely decisions, in line with the Care Act 2014 and the Mental Capacity Act 2005.
As a Qualified Social Worker, you will also be part of a rapid response service that undertakes face-to-face visits to assess the needs and risks of adults who are experiencing or at risk of abuse or neglect when required and provide appropriate advice and support.
The team is also responsible for triaging incoming work to adult social care and ensuring that referrals are directed to the most suitable service or team.
As a Safeguarding Adults Social Worker, your primary responsibility is to protect and promote the welfare of vulnerable adults at risk of abuse or neglect.
You will conduct assessments, plan and coordinate interventions, and work closely with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure the safety and well-being of adults within the community.
This role requires a strong understanding of legislation and policies related to adult safeguarding, exceptional communication skills, and a compassionate approach to providing support and protection.
Trust Location: Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
By joining us you can look forward to a choice of flexible Bank shifts across any of our client Trusts in England, as well as the ability to develop professionally and gain experience in several wards or areas.
We are pleased to be working with a client, based in Barnsley who are committed to ensuring high quality, person centred services are provided to allow for independence and well being of the people they will support.
Flexibility with hours can be given, but will be dependent on service requirements.