Adult Social Worker in Bedford, Bedfordshire

JOB-20240819-db742659

Job Title: Locum Social Worker Specialism: Adult Services Location: Bedford, UK Salary: TBC Role Type: Ongoing, Full time

Join us for an enriching journey as a Locum Social Worker within Adult Services in the beautiful town of Bedford. We are offering a rewarding role with a competitive hourly rate, allowing you to make a tangible difference in people’s lives while enjoying the flexibility and excitement of locum work. This full-time opportunity delivers ongoing professional challenges and personal satisfaction in a supportive and invigorating environment.

Perks and benefits:

• Locum: Revel in the flexibility that locum work offers, allowing for a work-life balance tailored to your needs.
• Professional development: Continuous opportunities for learning and career progression.
• Competitive pay: Enjoy a highly competitive rate that truly values your skills and experience.
• Vibrant community: Engage with a diverse network of professionals and service users.
• Work-life balance: Flexible hours to fit around your lifestyle, giving you the freedom to enjoy both work and leisure time.

What you will do:

• Ensure high professional standards in assessing and delivering services to service users and carers, aligned with the Care Act and ‘Putting People First’.
• Collaborate with the Team Manager to implement social work processes within a multiagency framework, promoting effective decision-making and integrated service delivery.
• Provide expert advice, make professional decisions, and offer guidance on complex practice and organisational risk under the leadership of the team manager.
• Utilise supervision for enhanced practice, reflection, and career development to achieve Professional Development Reviews objectives.

Main Accountabilities:

• To ensure professional standards in the assessment and provision of services for service users and carers, delivering outcomes that are in line with best practice and values of the Department as expressed within the Care Act and ‘Putting People First’, promoting autonomy, independence, choice, and wellbeing.
• In conjunction with the Team Manager, ensure that social work processes and accountabilities are in place within a multiagency framework to promote effective decision-making and integrated service delivery.
• To make professional decisions and provide high-level advice to team members, involving complex practice and organisational risk, under the line management of the team leader.
• Make proactive use of supervision to extend effective practice, reflection and career development, and to meet the objectives of the Professional Development Reviews.

Why Bedford?
Nestled in the heart of Bedfordshire, Bedford offers a perfect blend of traditional charm and modern amenities. With its rich history, beautiful parks, and vibrant community, it's an excellent place to both live and work. Enjoy the buzz of town living, with convenient transport links to larger cities, while benefiting from the peaceful countryside just moments away. Join us in Bedford and be part of a community that values your contribution and serves the community with pride.

Working with Sanctuary Personnel:
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