Senior Social Worker CMHTOA

£47,093 - £50,126 inclusive of Essential Car User and London Weighting Allowance
Location:
Contract:
Permanent
Working Pattern:
Flexible Hours/Full Time
Hours:
37 hours per week.
DBS Check:
Closing Date:
24/04/2024 at 23:59
Reference:
People/24/275567 Are you an experienced Social Worker who is passionate about supporting adults with dementia?Do you want to help our most vulnerable residents to remain as independent as possible?Then come and join our Community Mental Health Team for Older Adults.We are proud of the care we give and the services we provide to local people because we are Bracknell Forest.In our Community Mental Health Team for Older Adults, we support our most vulnerable residents using a strength-based approach; helping the person to remain as independent as possible is at the heart of everything we do. It’s why our Social Workers have the time to get to know everyone they work with. Put simply, we work with people to change lives for the better.We have a strong focus on integrated working with our partners to deliver holistic and seamless support when people need it.We are proud of the care we give and the services we provide to local people.What it’s like working in our team…Our Community Mental Health Team for Older Adults Social is comprised of highly professional and supportive multidisciplinary teams. Our social care teams work together as one service and go the extra mile to ensure our residents have the right support.We work closely with health and other partners to ensure that people remain living in their in their own homes for as long as possible.We have weekly multidisciplinary meetings meaning our residents can have easy access to health and social care services that talk to each other, to provide holistic support when needed.We know there can be pressures working in adult social care, so we make sure our staff are well supported. You will receive regular supervision and access to training. We have a strong focus on supporting our staff to learn, grow and develop to achieve their potential. We listen to our social care staff about the best way to deliver our services and encourage feedback and suggestions on how we can do things better together. You will be supported to carry out the following duties, responsibilities and training…Manage a small complex caseload, organising and prioritising the workload effectively, with regular supervision and guidance.To undertake role of Designated Safeguarding Officer on a rota basis.To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, connecting people and their families to their community and social networks enabling them to live within their own communities.To take a strengths-based approach to support people to living with dementia to lead a fulfilling lifeTo support in delivering and maintaining high standards of performance across the service.To take an evidence-based approach to practice.To provide leadership, supervision, peer support and to act as a role model for the experienced social work team.Take an active part in your own supervision and appraisal in accordance with the departmental supervision policy and council's appraisal policy.Take responsibility for your own learning, including mandatory and recommended training.To lead on specific areas of work as required.The benefits you will experience are…An inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networksOpportunities for flexible and agile working, we offer a hybrid model of working to promote flexible working around personal and family commitments.Generous annual leave commencing at 28 days increasing after 3 years’ service to 33 days (pro rata for part time). With additional annual leave purchase policy.Regular opportunities for development with internal and external training courses.A great office location next to travel links and the regenerated town centre.Internal sports and social club opportunities.Access to counselling and occupational health servicesDiscounted leisure centre and gym membership.An interest free loan for a rail season ticket.What we’re looking for…We are looking for qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England. You will have at least 2 years post qualifying experience in statutory social services, usually in a local authority setting. You’ll need to demonstrate excellent knowledge of best practice and legislation. You will be motivated and have a professional and “can-do” attitude.Interview dateInterview date is to be confirmed.Want to ask us a question?For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact:Vicki Brown - Assistant Team ManagerTel: 01189 046900We champion equality, diversity and inclusion here at Bracknell Forest and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or age. As a Disability Confident Employer, please let us know if you need any adjustments at any point during the recruitment process by contacting the recruitment team: ##### part of the Council’s ongoing commitment to redeployment, please note that we reserve the right to close the advert before the closing date if a suitable redeployee is identified.We also reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications are received. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.Candidates should be able to demonstrate experience of working within the current Social Care System and Framework.Social Work England registration fees can be claimed back from the Council. We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK.Any candidates that are currently residing in the UK and wishing to apply who would require sponsorship can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for the role by assessing their circumstances against the relevant criteria.No agencies please. Bracknell Forest Council – Working for Equality. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.How to applyPlease apply online via the link provided.Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.
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