Our client, Leicestershire County Council, is seeking an agency social worker for its Learning Disabilities & Autism team.
This is the Learning Disabilities & Autism team, covering the Hinckley area.
Pay rate £34 umbrella.
You will usually attend the office for your duty day, otherwise you can work from home when not attending visits and meetings in the local area.
The role will involve the following:
You will carry a complex caseload
You will undertake assessments in line with the Care Act
You will commission services in line with individuals' budgets
You need to be able to carry out complex assessments and detailed evidence-based good quality reports, letters etc. including court reports
You will carry out safeguarding enquiries under Section 42, investigating and managing potential risk
You may be involved in Court of Protection work
Mental capacity assessments
Deprivation of liberty work
Participating in CPA meetings in partnership with health professionals, for services users with complex care needs and at risk of being sectioned under Section 2 of the Mental Health Act.
Undertaking outcomes focused reviews
Completing Continuing Health Checklist (CHC) and participating in Decision Support Tool (DST) Meetings
Please let me know if you are interested? Or can you refer a friend for £300 if placed?
Requirements of the role:
Qualified Social Worker
Fully Social Work England registered
Must have significant post-qualified experience in adult social care
Must have safeguarding experience and expertise
Must have experience working with adults with a learning disability and/or autism
Please apply online or contact me asap to discuss in more detail. We are offering £250 joining bonus for new starters with Reed.
Alternatively, we are offering £300 if you refer a friend or colleague and they are placed successfully into this or any other QSW role.