Social Worker - Adults Locality Team in Barnsley, South Yorkshire
Uk working eligibility only.
JOB-20240819-db742659
Social Worker – Adults Locality Team
Location: Adults Locality, Barnsley
Hourly Rate: £33.00 per hour
Contract Type: Ongoing – Full-Time and Part-Time roles available
Role Overview
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Join the Adults Locality Team in Barnsley as an experienced and innovative Social Worker.
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This rewarding role involves managing complex cases, promoting independence, and delivering high-quality care and support within the local community.
Key Benefits
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Flexible Working Patterns: Choose between full-time or part-time hours to fit your lifestyle and personal commitments.
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Professional Development: Benefit from ongoing training to expand your knowledge and advance your career.
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Varied Caseload: Work across a diverse range of cases, ensuring a dynamic and engaging role.
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Supportive Team Environment: Join a collaborative team that values mutual support and shared success.
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Career Progression: Access mentorship and specialised training pathways to support career advancement.
Main Responsibilities
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Deliver high-quality social work services to adults and families, focusing particularly on complex cases.
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Conduct comprehensive needs assessments and create tailored care and support packages.
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Balance risk and autonomy to promote safe and independent living for service users.
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Provide expert advice and support to colleagues, students, and other professionals.
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Promote independence and informed decision-making through collaboration with individuals, families, and communities.
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Design and commission cost-effective care solutions.
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Engage in preventative interventions using tools such as reablement and telehealth.
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Maintain accurate and timely records on both electronic and paper systems.
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Present cases to the Resource Allocation Panel and contribute to legal proceedings where necessary.
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Build positive working relationships with service users, carers, and partner agencies to gather information and resolve conflict.
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Stay up to date with current legislation, policy, and best practices within adult social care.
Essential Skills and Knowledge
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In-depth understanding of the Making Safeguarding Personal approach.
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Solid working knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act 2005, Human Rights Act 1998, and Care Act 2014.
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Strong professional ethics and values focused on empowering individuals and achieving positive outcomes.
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Ability to work preventatively and collaboratively with families, carers, and the wider community.
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Experience in creating efficient, value-for-money care plans and liaising effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
Why Choose Barnsley?
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Enjoy the best of both worlds with Barnsley’s vibrant cultural scene and beautiful rural surroundings.
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Be part of a local authority that values honesty, teamwork, and excellence.
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Live and work in a supportive, community-driven environment where your contributions make a real impact.
Working with Sanctuary Personnel
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Sanctuary Personnel is a leading, award-winning recruitment agency for social care professionals.
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Rated ‘Excellent’ on Trustpilot with over 1,000 verified reviews.
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Committed to offering highly competitive rates and roles aligned with your expertise and goals.
Voceer presents this job opportunity for Sanctuary Personnel, a 1000 person sized company who are categorized as a Recruitment Agency.
This position is being managed by Sanctuary Personnel, a reputable recruitment agency known for placing candidates in desirable positions.