Reference: R0000898
Directorate: Adult Social Care and Health Integration
Service Area: Prevention Access and Provider Services
Salary: £26,317 - £32,878
Hours: 37 hours per week
Contractual Status: Permanent
Are you looking for a new challenge? If so we are currently seeking to recruit a Social Worker to work within our recently restructured Access Safeguarding Team.
We are looking for experienced social workers, with 1 year post qualification experience, to work within our access pathway. The role will involve completing initial assessments and providing short term care management support to the residents of Middlesbrough.
The Access Safeguarding Team works with adults over 18 who have a range of needs for example physical or mental health needs; substance use; domestic abuse and homelessness. We are therefore looking for social workers who are adaptable and are able to work with a varied caseload.
Applications are sought from individuals who are committed to demonstrating the values of Middlesbrough Council and who will also:
Have effective assessment and care management skills
Be able to work in a busy environment and to tight time scales
Be committed to multi-disciplinary working
Be able to manage a complex caseload
We will support you by providing regular supervision and access to training.
Applications are invited from suitably qualified individuals (CSS, CQSW, DipSW, Degree in Social Work). Applicants should also be registered, or eligible for registration, with Social Work England.
The above post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Closing Date: Wednesday 5th August 2020 by 12 midnight.
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