SW Locums are recruiting for a qualified Social Worker to work in Yeovil in a role that sits within a specialist Learning Disabilities & Autism Service. The core functions include strength based assessments, person centred support planning, long term support arrangements, and review for customer in the community with complex needs.

The post holder will be required to carry out Mental Capacity Assessments and Court of Protection work.

Essential Requirements: 

• Social Work qualification e.g. Degree in Social Work; DipSW or equivalent.
• Be registered with the Social Work England and able to evidence this.
• Evidence of continuing professional development in line with PCF.
• Relevant post-qualifying/vocational training courses.
• Working and leading in a multi-agency team.
• Able to demonstrate practice which supports the core principles of the College of Social Work and Families and Wellbeing Directorate.
• Proven experience of working with carers.
• Providing supervision and practice support to AYSE (Assessed & Supported Year in Employment) /newly qualified social workers and Care Navigators within the service.

Knowledge of legislation relevant to the Service Area:

• Mental Health Act 1983 (MHA) and/or the Mental Capacity Act 2005 (MCA).
• Disability Discrimination Act 1995.
• Care Act 2014.
• Safeguarding.

Basic Duties: 

• To provide a social work service to an allocated caseload within the agreed performance management, quality assurance and budgetary framework and that the highest standards of service are achieved.
• To act as a member of a team providing an effective, efficient and personalised strength based assessments, person centred support planning, and brokerage service to adult service users, carers and their families in order to deliver the key strategic aims of the organisation and to ensure that the citizens of Somerset have access to high quality services which safeguard and promote their welfare.
• To ensure people are fully supported to have the best possible opportunities and are supported to exercise choice and control to meet the outcomes they define.

At SW Locums you will benefit from:

• Constant support with your own, vastly experienced and knowledgeable consultant.
• Great rates of pay.
• No “waffle” straight talking, conscientious and informed advice.
• Fastest and accurate payments available.
• Contact available 24/7.
• Access to exclusive vacancies nationwide.
• Free DBS and compliance service.
• Access to on-going training opportunities.
• Industry leading “Refer a Friend” recommendation scheme offering a substantial £££ bonus for successfully placed referrals.
• Excellent “Find your own job” bonus – get £££ for bringing your own position to us *

* Terms and conditions apply to our bonus scheme.