Social Worker

We adopt a ‘name blind’ approach to shortlisting. Recruiting managers will not have access to personal information, including your name and contact details, until a shortlisting decision has been made - please note that this also includes any CV uploaded. Equality monitoring information is not accessible by recruiting managers at any stage. Organisation Kirklees Directorate Adults & Health Service Area Adults Social Care Operation Hours 37 Number of Jobs 3 Location(s) Dewsbury and surrounding areas Position type Permanent Grade 8-10 Salary £27,852 - £36,298 (The Grade for this job is currently being reviewed)

Working in Social Care is a challenging and rewarding job. With your help people can remain independent for longer and have choice and control. In Kirklees we aim to deliver high quality personalised services.

Do you feel that you can work to deliver the outcomes of personalisation?

Working as part of the Dewsbury Community Wellbeing Team you will undertake initial assessments, reviews, safeguarding enquiries for vulnerable people and work with the person’s informal/formal carers in the community. As part of your role, you will also, work with people who are at risk of self-neglect, hoarders and depending on experience complete court work.

You will be working with adults over the age of 18 with physical, sensory disabilities and mental health needs. A high-quality strength based, and customer focused approach is expected to assist in minimising the distress experienced by service users to ensure good outcomes are achieved.

You will engage in multi-agency working with a range of allied health and social care professionals to achieve the best outcomes for people. Awareness of working practices, legal frameworks and change agendas affecting partners - in particular, NHS, is essential.

You will be working with adults and carers to encourage Self-Directed support and Self-Assessment, making eligibility determinations as defined in the Care Act (2014), as well as safeguarding. Using outcome focused assessment and knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act (2005) you will adopt a positive approach to risk.

There is a supportive feel to our team; we have approachable and supportive managers who have an open door, regular advice surgeries and are willing to listen; we all pull together to support each other and share our expertise.

We are looking for a Social Worker to join our team and work with us in a flexible and supportive environment at ASYE, Level 2, or Level 3.

Working in Social Care is a challenging and rewarding job. With your help people can remain independent for longer and have choice and control. In Kirklees we aim to deliver high quality personalised services and are looking for social workers who are passionate about delivering the outcomes of personalisation. Is this you?

Travel is an essential part of this job and therefore it would be extremely difficult for you to do your job effectively if you did not use a car for all or most of the time. It is essential that you hold a full and valid driving licence, and it is expected that you will either use a council vehicle or your own car (exceptions can be made for disabled applicants).

An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required for this job. A conviction may not exclude candidates from appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process.

What we can offer:

• We offer a wide range of staff benefitsincluding KAL corporate rate gym memberships.
• Access to a comprehensive in-house occupational health and wellbeing department with access to physio and counselling.
• Access to the ‘Vivup employee benefits ' platform giving savings and discounts at national and local retailers.
• Coaching and mentoring
• Excellent pension scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• A range of family friendly policies, including flexible working and working from home.

But don't just take our word for it....find out what one of our social worker’s has to say about her career to date, or what some of our staff have to say about why they chose this profession and what makes Kirklees special.

If you want to feel valued, trusted and recognised for a job well done whilst having the personal and professional support you need, apply now.

You must hold a Social Work England recognised Social Work Qualification be registered with Social Work England or in the process of qualifying as a social worker.

If you would like further information, please contact Joanne Ferry (Team Manager) or Shaazia Groves (Deputy Team Manager) on 01924 482112

Interviews to be held between 27th - 29th June 2023

This job is subject to a DBS check at the appropriate level, please refer to the Job Description/Profile. A conviction may not exclude candidates from appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process. We know there’s a wealth of talent among people who have a disability and we encourage applications from people with all differing abilities. So, if you need any support completing an application form, or any other format for the application or Job Description please contact the Recruitment Team for help by email: jobs@kirklees.gov.uk or phone: 01484 221000 and ask for ‘Recruitment’. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Closing date

04 June 2023, 11:55 PM

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