Qualified Social Worker - Long Term Care and Support

Are you a committed Qualified Social Worker looking for an opportunity within RCT Adult Social Work Services?

This will be the role for you !

We are proud to be the first tier supplier into Rhondda Cynon Taff County Borough Council, we will provide you with unique opportunities first and keep you informed of all QSW assignments.

The Person

Must be a qualified Social Worker with history of working with adults
Current DBS ideally on the update service
Registered with Social Care Wales
As part of our ongoing commitment a basic understanding of the Welsh language is desirableThe role

Accessing Personal Social Services

Engaging in a structured conversation with those making initial enquiry of the service and evaluating any information given
Giving information, advice/and or sign- posting to other services
Apply service access criteria to make a judgement on whether a referral is appropriate
Assessing urgency of response required to a referral
Assessing initial level of priority of a referral
Making initial enquiries, e.g. other agencies, contacts
Accurately and fully recording referral information in accordance with departmental procedures
Ensuring the timely transfer of referral information in accordance with departmental procedures and time scales
Safeguarding the welfare of a vulnerable person at immediate risk of harm
Assessment of Need
Evaluating the nature of possible needs based on referral information and any previous records
Making enquiries, e.g. inter-agency contact
To identify the risk of abuse, failure to protect, harm to self or others and assess the need for intervention in such situations. To act as a Best Interest Assessor under the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and to undertake training to enable you to do so Safeguarding the welfare of a vulnerable person at risk of harm
Making arrangements for an appointment and/or visit for assessment
Engaging in direct work with service user and carer/s to carry out initial assessment Benefits

Dedicated consultant - one point of contact
Accredited training / keep up to date - manual handling, health and safety at work, conflict management, safeguarding vulnerable adults/children
Weekly payroll
Competitive pay rates
Full time and part time shifts available
Working with a top local authority
Weekly mailers keeping you up to date with posts within your locality
Receive up to £300 for referring a friend or colleague (T&Cs apply)Do you have some more questions regarding this or any other role?
If you are interested in discussing the position further, please contact Ian Davies on (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion.

Are you thinking about a change in your career? Whether you are in a permanent position, an existing Temporary role or you are moving back to the job market and are exploring your options, we have opportunities that are exciting, well paid and flexible.
I have over 20 years experience in recruiting. If this particular role does not sound quite right for you, we have a wide selection of roles across the country that may not be advertised. We are also able to source a particular role to suit your requirements, so whether you work with children or adults in any particular speciality, please get in touch to see how we can support you!

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