Adults Social Worker - Doncaster

Job Title: Social Worker - Adults

Team: Older People's Services

Location: Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council

Start Date: ASAP

Contract: On going

Hours: 37

Rate: £32

Office Use: 0008 E8EF / 1

We are looking for a Social Worker to provide social work service to adults within a multi-disciplinary team.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• To carry out the statutory duties of the Directorate in relation to Adults in accordance with Directorate policies and procedures.
• To be responsible for caseload under the supervision of the Team Manager.
• To undertake social work tasks working closely with other professional staff to assess the needs of adults and to deliver packages of care to meet individual requirement.
• To develop skills in work with older people including those with a mental infirmity and with people with physical disabilities.
• To work closely with the other members of the team and assist other team members when required.
• Where appropriate to develop special interests according to need, demand and service priorities.
• To work and develop links with other agencies both statutory, voluntary and
• community groups.
• To be involved in the duty system during office hours on a rota basis.
• To undertake any other duties commensurate with the grading of the post.
• To use information technology applications competently to:

1. Input and record information accurately
2. Support effective communication
3. Access knowledge and information

Ashberry Recruitment would ask that applicants meet the following:

• DIPSW or equivalent qualification in Social Work
• Social Work England registration
• Enhanced and in date DBS certificate.
• Excellent communication skills and be able to make good decisions based on information available.
• Can work alone and within/contribute to a team/multi-agency set ups
• Possess knowledge of service needs.
• Competent IT skills and be able to navigate electronic file/recording systems.
• Can write clear, concise, and robust assessment/reports/files.
• Have a flexible approach to work and working hours when the need arises

Why Ashberry?

• Dedicated experienced Consultant providing the ultimate support through your job search
• Friendly compliance team to guide you through the registration and placement process
• Provides your essential Enhanced DBS
• £250 Referral bonus

If you feel this is the role for you please get in touch as we would really like to hear from you!