Social Worker

Mansfield Community Social work team currently have a vacancy for a full time and part time permanent Social Work posts within our place based all-age teams. You will have a Social Work qualification be dynamic in their approach and have relevant knowledge, skills and expertise in all areas of Social Work practice, with at least 2 years’ experience as a qualified Social Worker (preferably Band B or working towards Band B).

You will work as part of a supportive Social Work Community Team in a time of change and development to improve outcomes for the people of Mansfield and surrounding villages. We support people to live the life they want to live in the place they call home with the people and things they love. We start by understanding what a good life looks like for them and how we can work together to achieve it.

You will be responsible for undertaking Care Act assessments to identify a person’s goals and aspirations, coordinating of a range of outcomes to meet their needs. Explore reablement and enablement opportunities and access services appropriate. Using strength-based approaches you will promote the principles of choice and control, personalisation and self-directed support to ensure that people can assess and manage their own needs, risks and uncertainties. You will work alongside other Social Workers, Occupational Therapists and Community Care Officers in a fast paced, friendly, supportive team. Good organisational skills and the ability to manage a case load of a mixed priority of work is important.

Key Skills

• Building trusted relationships.
  
• Active listening to understand what matters most to the people you work with.
  
• Ensuring that a person wishes, feelings and beliefs are central to decision making.
  
• Connecting people to wider networks of support and opportunity.
• Keeping in touch with people to ensure that things or working well and if anything needs to change.

Essential Requirements

• Recognising that people are the experts in their own lives.
  
• Communicating respectfully with and about people.
  
• Thinking and acting creatively.
  
• Professionally challenging circumstances and environments that marginalise, exclude or oppress.
• Critical reflective practice and a desire for continuous learning and professional development.

You Will Be Required To

• Respect the dignity and diversity of the people you’re working with.
  
• Understand and respond to people’s unique needs and aspirations.
  
• Uphold human rights and social justice.
• Have professional curiosity.

You must have a recognised social work qualification, registration with Social Work England and a sound knowledge base of relevant social care legislation over a two year post qualifying period. Experience of working with adult safeguarding and partnership working with health, external agencies and providers. There is an expectation that Social Workers work flexibly in partnership with colleagues as required to manage pressures and achieve the best outcomes for the people of Nottinghamshire.

Nottinghamshire County Council values its employees and is committed to their growth and well-being. We are on a journey to enhance the cultural priorities of Adult Social Care, shaping a positive and inclusive environment.

In return for your dedication, we offer a supportive team environment and opportunities to enhance your professional practice. You’ll receive regular supervision, both formal and informal, regular huddle meetings and the chance to attend training sessions to advance your career. We support continuous professional development and hold monthly reflective practice sessions.

Whether you’re an experienced Social Worker or returning to work with a passion for social care and promoting independence, this role is a fantastic opportunity to advance your career in adult social care. Join Nottinghamshire now, as we’ve equipped our social care teams with the latest technology and tablet devices, enabling flexible working and reducing travel time.

What We Offer

• Latest technology for flexible working.
  
• Mileage payment.
  
• A comprehensive career pathway with induction, supervision, and Continuous Professional Development (CPD).
  
• An excellent occupational pension scheme.
  
• A flexible and supportive work environment.
• Generous annual leave plus 8 statutory bank holidays.

If you are a compassionate, creative thinker ready to make a difference in the community, we would be proud to welcome you to our team in Mansfield. Apply now and be part of something truly impactful!

For an informal discussion, please contact Adam Bebbington on 01158043472 or Stacey Gelsthorpe on 0115 8043622

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