Social Worker - 2 posts

18 November 2016
Permanent
Full Time, Part Time
Post 1: 18.5 hours Post 2: 37 hours
Lawn View House, Station Road, Sutton in Ashfield, Nottinghamshire NG17 5GA
£25,694 - £34,196 p.a.(dependent on experience)

Nottinghamshire County Council is positive about responding to the diverse needs of vulnerable adults throughout Nottinghamshire.

The Aspergers Team supports adults to maintain their independence and achieve their aspirations by working with individual service users, their carers and other professionals. The team are looking for enthusiastic, highly motivated, qualified and/or experienced Social Workers who wants to contribute to the work of the team and make a real difference to the lives of adults with Aspergers.

This is an exciting opportunity for you to excel in a challenging yet highly rewarding area of work. You will need professional experience of working with service users and carers; you will have knowledge of the matters enshrined in The Care Act 2014; and have experience of working with complex issues. The post holder will also demonstrate that they can work flexibly; have effective communication and IT skills.

In return for your commitment, you will be provided with a supportive team environment and opportunity to develop your practice. You will also receive regular supervision, and be supported to attend training to progress your career.

Appointment to this post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
SW Band A & Band B May 2016.pdf – 163KB

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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