Social Workers

2 May 2016
Permanent
Full Time, Part Time
Various – as listed below
Various - countywide
Within two weeks of the closing date
Newly qualified: £25,440 - £29,558p.a. (pro rata for part time) Experienced: £29,558 - £33,857p.a. (pro rata for part time)

The post holders’ will work with individuals presenting with complex health and social care needs as well as individuals deemed to be vulnerable for a variety of reasons. Nottinghamshire works to promote a person-centred approach to responding to presenting risk, mindful of the individual’s right to choose how they would like to be supported. 

You will be expected to carry out community care assessments for adults (age 18 and over) in a variety of settings (older and younger adults teams, hospital, mental health and community learning disability teams) throughout the county of Nottinghamshire, with a view to enabling the individual to maintain their independence, and where appropriate commission services subject to meeting the departments eligibility criteria.

Successful candidates will be provided with a comprehensive induction programme, access to training, and other professional developmental opportunities to enable them to fulfil their role, raise their competency level and progress their career.

For more information about the following posts and working for Nottinghamshire County Council, please refer to the ‘SW vacancies – further information’ attachment below. You can apply for more than one Social Worker vacancy using the same online application form.

  

Community Learning Disability Team (Bassetlaw) – Experienced Social Worker

  • Temporary until 1st September 2016
  • Part time (18.5 hours per week)
  • Office Base:  Worksop Library

A qualified and registered social worker is required to join an established, supportive, multi-disciplinary team which provides an assessment and care management service to adults with learning disabilities and their carers.

In addition to professional experience of working with service users and carers you will have knowledge of the issues enshrined in The Care Act 2014, as this post has been created on a temporary basis to focus on specific areas related to this legislation. Effective communication, flexibility and IT skills are also essential. This is a good opportunity for someone wishing to explore this interesting, creative and enjoyable field of work.

 

Older Adults Community Team (Ashfield) x 2 – Experienced

  • 2 Permanent posts
  • Full time (37 hours per week)
  • Office Base:  Lawn View House, Sutton-in-Ashfield,

A qualified social worker is needed who has experience of working with Older Adults with complex needs. You will be expected to undertake assessments with service users, commission services and review. Knowledge of safeguarding procedures, Care Act legislation and personalisation agenda essential.

 

Older Adults Community Team (Ashfield) x 2 – Newly qualified/Experienced

  • 2 Temporary posts (12 months)
  • Full time (37 hours per week)
  • Office Base:  Lawn View House, Sutton-in-Ashfield,

A qualified social worker is needed who has experience of working with Older Adults with complex needs. You will be expected to undertake assessments with service users, commission services and review. Knowledge of safeguarding procedures, Care Act legislation and personalisation agenda essential.


Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) x 3 - Experienced

  • Permanent posts
  • Full time (37 hours per week)
  • Office Base:  Mercury House, Sherwood Business Park, Annesley

We are looking for enthusiastic and highly motivated Social Workers who want to make a real difference to the lives of vulnerable adults who are at risk. You will play an important role triaging cases to determine if further safeguarding enquiries are required, working alongside partner organisations such as: Police, Health, Probation, Training Standards Community Safety and Children’s Services.  You will also need to be adaptable and able to work well under pressure both individually and as part of a team.

 

Older Adults Community Team (Broxtowe, Gedling & Rushcliffe) – Experienced

  • Permanent
  • Full time (37 hours per week)
  • Office Base:  Home Brewery Building, Sir John Robinson Way, Arnold

The team provides a service to individuals who are 65 years plus, many of whom have complex care needs requiring a multi-disciplinary approach to enable them to remain independent and safely supported within the community. Key to the team achieving this is having a work force that reflects the multi-disciplinary skills required to support individuals. 

You will be expected to undertake community care assessments, commission care packages for older adults and their carers. You will also be expected to undertake Mental Capacity assessments and lead safeguarding investigations.

 

For an informal discussion about any of these adult social care posts, please contact: Sharon Hayles, Team Manager, Gedling Older Adults Community Team, Email:  sharon.hayles@nottscc.gov.uk Phone:  0115 8546277  /  07834 008012.

Appointment to this post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Disabled applicants who meet the essential shortlisting requirements will be guaranteed an interview. A job share scheme is available for all full-time posts: both permanent and temporary, unless otherwise stated. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks.

Nottinghamshire County Council strives to ensure that it goes beyond the requirements of the Equalities Act and prides itself on being accredited as a Disability Confident Leader Organisation.

Therefore, the County Council encourages applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, age or sexual orientation.

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