Are you an Adult’s Social Worker?

Are you looking for a new opportunity?

Do you have a passion for working with Adults and making a difference to their lives?

Yes? Randstad are recruiting for a Qualified Social Worker to join Oldham Council’s Adult Referral Contact Centre team, offering a fantastic salary starting at £ per hour.

Benefits:

  • Mileage reimbursed
  • Competitive rates of pay
  • Weekly pay
  • One committed and dedicated point of contact
  • An unlimited referrals incentive, giving you a £300 voucher for anyone you refer to us (T&Cs apply)
  • A full range of free training available

    • Responsibilities:

  • To screen referrals and undertake the assessment of support needs for Service Users, Carers and Families. To develop/ assist to develop Care & Support Plans for Service Users.
  • To maintain records in necessary formats and ensure content by self and team is accurate and personal information is kept confidential.
  • To prepare, attend and participate in meetings and decision-making forums.
  • To provide information, data and statistics as required.
  • To inform managers of service deficiencies or issues interfering with delivering an efficient service, assist to identify and make suggestions for opportunities for improvement.
  • To act for and advocate on behalf of Service Users, Carers and Families, within the boundaries of corporate and directorate policies.
  • To develop and maintain appropriate working relationships with partnership agencies, including health and voluntary sector agencies.
  • To undertake first line supervision and/or support of staff including checking the quality of work and assisting the Team Manager to allocate work and case loads.
  • To support staff in learning, training and development activities, particularly those studying for qualifications.
  • To give advice and guidance to staff on casework both for service delivery and development of their own knowledge.
  • To achieve the objectives of the Council and to contribute to the development and implementation of the Annual Team Plan and assist to achieve the objectives of the team, reviewing the progress of the team against targets and contributing to guidance, policies and practice notes.
  • To assist to develop, implement and monitor quality assurance standards.
  • To adopt and embrace required changes and advances in working practices, particularly those which incorporate the use of ICT.
  • To deputise for the Team Manager as required.

    • Required:

  • Social Work Degree or equivalent
  • Current registration with Social Work England
  • Enhanced DBS

    • Experience:

  • Adults

    • If you have any further questions, or wish to apply for this role then please contact Hannah on 0330 024 8775 otherwise Apply Below and I will be in touch soon.

    Are you thinking about a change in your career but not sure about this role? Whether you are an existing candidate, new to the locum market and are exploring some options or looking for a new permanent role, we have several exciting opportunities with competitive pay & flexibility. If you wish to discuss this further please call 0330 024 8775 and we would be happy to have a confidential discussion.

    Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.

    Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffing.

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