social worker Beeston, East of England, England
Job description
A vacancy has arisen in the Physical Disability Specialism for The Living Well Broxtowe Community Team. The preferred candidate will understand the challenges facing people with Physical Disabilities and the qualities needed to work with people from this challenging and rewarding specialism. You will manage duty slots working across the wider multi-specialism team, responsible for the early resolution of queries coming into the team and ensuring that people have access to the right information and support at the right time.
You will be responsible for the assessment of individual needs and the initiation and coordination of a range of outcomes to meet them in line with NCC’s Adult Social Care Strategy. Using strengths-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. Working alongside other Social Workers, Occupational Therapists and Community Care Officers in a fast paced, supportive team, you will need to have good organisational skills and the ability to manage a case load of mixed priority work.
You must have a recognised Social work qualification, registration with Social Work England and a sound knowledge base of relevant social care legislation. Experience of working with people who have physical disability is an advantage but is not essential. Experience of working with adult safeguarding and partnership working with health, external agencies and providers.
In return for your commitment, we will provide a supportive team environment with access to professional development opportunities. You will receive regular supervision, both formally and informally and be supported to attend training to progress your career and meet Social Work England’s continued professional development requirements. Applicants are encouraged from both Band A and B Social Worker’s. For Band B, you must have at least 2 years’ experience as a qualified Social Worker. The ability to drive and regular use of a car for work is essential.
For an informal conversation about the post please contact Stacey Johnson 0115 9773508 or Trish Toy on 07766061898
Tier 7b
Disabled applicants who meet the essential shortlisting requirements will be guaranteed an interview. A job share scheme is available for all full-time posts: both permanent and temporary, unless otherwise stated. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks.
Nottinghamshire County Council strives to ensure that it goes beyond the requirements of the Equalities Act and prides itself on being accredited as a Disability Confident Leader Organisation.
Therefore, the County Council encourages applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, age or sexual orientation.
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