Hunter Mental Health is currently working alongside an excellent Children's Disability Assessment team and assisting in their search for a locum Social Worker.

Key details of the position:

• Job Title - Registered Social Worker (MUST have 2 years post AYSE experience)
• Location - Barnet
• Duration - 3 months on going
• Schedule -  Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
• Start Date - October 2024
• Rate of pay - £32.33 - £35.21 ph (Umbrella)

The ideal candidate should have the following attributes:

1) To carry out assessments and undertake care management in the area of specialism. ( Disabled children and their families ) 2) To make recommendations for service provision in accordance with the Children services threshold and eligibility criteria. 3) To provide a social work service to designated service users. 4) To manage, monitor and review care plans, involving disabled children and young people and their families, and liaising with other workers and agencies as appropriate. 5) To work at all times within the Council’s Financial regulations. 6) To be aware of the resources available within the specialist area, including other sources of funding so that the maximum benefit may be obtained for families within budgetary resources of Children Services. 7) To comply with the Children Services recording policy and to complete appropriate forms and documents as required. 8) To make use of management information systems, including information technology, in the recording, retrieval and analysis of information as required. 9) To be managed by and receive supervision from the immediate line manager/ designated person, and to be assessed against agreed standards and targets. 10) To undertake training as required and be proactive in undertaking activities to enhance professional development.

Requirements and qualifications required for this role:

• Current and valid registration with the SWE
• Proven experience within a Social Working role
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Commitment to providing high-quality patient care
• Car driver to travel across multiple sites
• Fully on site and hybrid/remote working to be discussed during interview (team can offer up to 2-3 days remote)

How to apply:

If this job sounds perfect for you, please call Faieq on (phone number removed).

You could also send your CV to (url removed) to find out more about other Mental Health Nursing roles we have available.

Not available for this position? Recommend a friend or colleague! We operate a simple and transparent scheme – we pay you £250 for a successful placement (qualifying period applies).

Benefits of working with Hunter Gatherer Mental Health:

• Quick & simple online registration.
• Join the community and be part of a network of like-minded, conscientious locums with shared values for patients and clients.
• As part of the HG Ventures Group of Companies you’ll get bi-weekly payments you can trust.
• Represented by Mental Health sector experts, we listen, understand your needs, and represent you professionally.
• A long-term relationship based on trust and understanding.
• Access to the very best roles nationwide.
• As part of the Hunter Gatherer Mental Health network, you will be appropriately marketed, in a consultative manner, taking the burden of business development away from you.
• Market knowledge, advice and knowledge sharing on market trends and opportunities.
• Access to exclusive Hunter Mental Health events and discounted CPD.
• Customer service, it’s a simple philosophy but one we are passionate about.

About us:

Hunter Gatherer Mental Health are one of the UK’s leading specialist Mental Health recruitment agencies.

Our job is to listen, respond and support you in your career goals. To understand your needs and partner with you to help you achieve them. We’ll always be by your side finding you the right job at the right time, with friendly, caring service. What’s more, we pay leading rates with multiple pay runs each week, so you’ll never be left waiting. Just one of the reasons for our group's excellent 4.7 Google rating.