Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new permanent position available for an Adult Social Worker within the Hospital Team to work full time based in Leeds.

The salary for this permanent Social Worker job is up to £36,298 per annum.

Main duties:

• To carry a caseload and undertake assessment of service user and carer needs using a person centred approach in accordance with agreed statutory and directorate procedures.
• On the basis of assessed needs and risks and, using a person centred approach, devise and implement service and support plans which correspond to the assessed needs of service users, their families and carers in line with procedures.
• Provide written and verbal reports which are concise, informative and based on an analysis of complex evidence which can be used within the legal context.
• Use management information systems, keeping them up to date and able to provide concise and accurate information about circumstances and plans within the limits of data protection.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with other professionals within the directorate and partner agencies to ensure as integrated, holistic and multi-disciplinary approach to the care management and safeguarding of service users.
• Contribute to the promotion of improved outcomes for individuals, families, carers and groups from diverse and disadvantaged communities.
• Responsible for planning and negotiating a range of appropriate services and interventions that meet the needs of service users within delegated levels of responsibility.
• Identify and implement strategies for responding appropriately to concerns about practice or procedures, seeking guidance if required.
• Appropriately participate in meetings and relevant forums and convene and chair multi-agency meetings in line with procedures.
• Work to the prescribed standards for service provision and maintain performance and develop practice and experience in line with personal targets as agreed with line manager through supervision and appraisal.
• To participate in training and development activities that ensures up to date knowledge, skills, and continuous professional development.
• To undertake any other duties and responsibilities appropriate to the grade and purpose of the job as may be determined by the directorate.

Requirements of this Social Worker job:

• A Social Work Degree or equivalent.
• Understanding of relevant legislation.
• Social Work England registered.
• Past management experience.
• Good written and Verbal communication skills.
• Good timekeeping skills.

Contact:
This Social Worker job is advertised by Zehnn Young; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet our clients' requirements.

As a pioneer of diverse recruitment, Sanctuary Personnel is proud to encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds as our pool of candidates is very much reflective of the clients that candidates will support within their role. This very much played a significant in previously winning ‘Best Candidate Care’ at the Recruiter Awards as well being a two-time finalist for the same award.

Sanctuary takes great pride in building candidate and client relationships that promote Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI).

With recruitment consultants and all other employees undertaking annual online training on EDI and many other compliance training courses, Sanctuary is best placed to undertake a fair and thorough selection process.

Reasonable Adjustments:
If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.