Social Worker - Adults Ld & Autism Team in Oldham, Lancashire

JOB-20240819-db742659

Social Worker within Adults Learning Disabilities & Autism Team in Oldham UK earning £30 hourly, ongoing. This is an exciting opportunity for a talented Social Worker to join our dedicated team in Oldham, focusing on Adults with Learning Disabilities and Autism. Offering a competitive hourly salary for a full-time locum position, this role provides the flexibility and variety that many professionals crave in their careers.

Perks and benefits:

- Hourly Salary: Enjoy the advantage of a competitive hourly wage that ensures you're rewarded for every moment of your expertise and effort.
- Full Time: Embrace the opportunity to dive deep into your role without the constraints of part-time hours. Here, full-time means fully engaged!
- Flexible Work Environment: With locum work, enjoy a liberating work-life balance, giving you the chance to manage your personal and professional life more effectively.
- Diverse Experience: Gain valuable experience working across various cases and situations, enriching your professional skills and broadening your social work horizons.
- Professional Development: Take part in ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance your skills and progress in your career.

What you will do:

- Prepare for social work contact by reviewing case notes, liaising with stakeholders, and evaluating information to ensure readiness and clarity in assessments.
- Conduct comprehensive assessments of support needs for Service Users, Carers, and Families, particularly in volatile or complex situations, assisting in the screening of referrals.
- Develop and review detailed Care & Support Plans for Service Users to address practical and emotional social care issues.
- Collaborate with Service Users, Carers, and Families to assist in making informed decisions regarding Self Directed Care and Individual Budgets, utilising the available resources efficiently.
- Actively engage with Safeguarding policies if abuse is suspected, and assess and manage risks to Service Users, fostering positive behaviour changes to reduce risk.
- Manage crisis situations with informed urgency, using appropriate legal interventions and maintaining high standards of data quality on social care systems.
- Ensure confidentiality of all personal information while participating in meetings or decision-making forums like Court appearances and Case Conferences.
- Advocate on behalf of Service Users, maintaining positive relationships with partnership agencies, adopting advances in working practices, especially ICT.

Oldham is a fantastic place to live and work, offering both a vibrant community atmosphere and serene natural landscapes. With a mix of cultural heritage and modern conveniences, you can enjoy a fulfilling career in social work alongside an enriching lifestyle. Join us in making a tangible difference in the lives of those with Learning Disabilities and Autism while enjoying all that Oldham has to offer!

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