HOURS: FULL TIME, 37 HOURS PER WEEK

We currently have exciting new opportunities for Social Workers in the following teams:

• Adult Disability Team
• Preparing for Adulthood Team
• Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Team
• Community Older People Team

We are looking to appoint Social Workers who are enthusiastic and passionate about changing the lives of people with care and support needs, and carers, through the promotion of wellbeing and choice, making a real difference and enabling them to increase their independence and have fulfilling lives, free from harm and abuse.
We welcome applications from newly qualified Social Workers as well as experienced Social Workers looking for a change in career or wishing to develop their skills and experience. You will have the opportunity to gain knowledge and abilities across a broad range of social work activity, such as assessment and care planning and safeguarding.

ABOUT US

You would be joining us in Solihull at an exciting time as we change the way in which we deliver our services, and we work in a more agile way. As a Social Worker in Solihull, you will benefit from manageable caseloads and an inclusive and supportive team culture with great scope for professional development.
Within both teams, we also offer comprehensive training with opportunities to study to be a Best Interest Assessor or Practice Educator which provides a positive base for supervision skills. We also offer a 12-month Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) for newly qualified social workers.
Social Work England registration fees are also paid for qualified Social Workers.
To find out more about working in Adult Social Care including the vision and priorities for the Adult Social Care Directorate, please click here

• A professional Social Work qualification and be Social Work England registered or be in the final academic year of a professional Social Work qualification with pending Social Work England registration.
• Knowledge of safeguarding principles and relevant legislation.
• Experience of delivering person-centred and strengths-based working including assessments and reviews.
• Detailed knowledge of the care legislation including the continuing health care framework.
• Experience of assessment, the development and planning of care and of positive risk management.
• Effective communication skills and experience of collaborative working to build effective working relationships.
• Above all, a passion for supporting adults with disabilities to live fulfilling lives and maximise their opportunities for independence