Social Worker - First Response
17 days ago
Uxbridge
JOB-20241107-791d94d2 Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new permanent position available for a Social Worker within the First Response Team to work part time for based in Hillingdon. The salary for this permanent Social Worker job is up to £44,019 per annum.Main duties: • Manage a wider, increasingly complex social work caseload including safeguarding, with more autonomy., • Demonstrate expertise in one or more areas of social work practice., • Use range of frameworks for assessment and intervention., • Provide support for trainees and other employees, including acting as a ‘buddy’ for inductees., • Take responsibility for obtaining regular, effective supervision from appropriate Social Worker to ensure effective practice, critical reflection and career development., • Demonstrate comprehensive understanding and use of knowledge related to area of practice, including critical awareness of current issues and new evidence-based practice research., • Recognise discriminatory practices and appropriately challenge service users, colleagues and senior staff., • Be responsible for proactive measures in response to emergency safety and liberty issues., • Demonstrate cost-consciousness in the application of available resources., • Maintain knowledge of current team plan and of own contribution in delivering this., • Demonstrate awareness and compliance with required Standards including the Social Work Professional Capabilities Framework., • Use a wide range of evidence sources to inform decision-making., • A professional Social Work qualification or equivalent., • Understanding of relevant legislation., • Registered or eligible for registration., • Flexible Working Hours – We recognise the importance of flexibility in managing your work and personal life., • 36 Hour Week – Enjoy a standard 36-hour workweek for all full-time staff., • Generous Holiday Entitlement – You will receive a minimum of 26 days annual leave each year, in addition to bank holidays. This entitlement increases to a maximum 37 days after 10 years of service., • Hillingdon Sport Leisure – Stay active and healthy with discounts at council owned leisure centres and swimming pools across the borough., • Cycle Purchase Scheme – Promote eco-friendly commuting with our cycle purchase scheme., • Eye Care – We contribute towards eye tests and lenses for Display Screen Equipment, • Mental Health Support – Our mental health first aiders are trained to identify, understand, and help employees experiencing mental health issues.