Our client, Leeds City Council is looking for an adult social worker to join their team.

Job Purpose & Context:

Responsible for providing a high quality and comprehensive social work service to adults, carers and the community. Ability to deal with more complex/unusual cases assessing and managing risks and to give evidence in court in relation to care or other proceedings.

Accountabilities:

Undertake the assessment of service users and carer needs using a person centred approach in accordance with agreed statutory and service procedures

• Use management information systems to find, analyse and update information, ensuring compliance with service procedures and data protection legislation
• Devise and implement person-centred support plans, negotiating a range of appropriate services and interventions to meet assessed needs and risks
• Monitor and contribute to the review of plans relating to the assessed needs of service users, their families and carers in accordance with directorate procedures
• Use a Safeguarding framework to investigate and manage risks where individuals have experienced or are likely to experience significant harm
• Provide concise written/verbal reports which can be used within the legal context
• Identify and implement strategies for responding appropriately to concerns about practice or procedures, seeking guidance if required.
• Convene, chair and participate in meetings / forums in line with procedures and develop effective working relationships to foster holistic and integrated practices
• Help improve outcomes for people from diverse and disadvantaged communities
• Work and develop own practice / capabilities within national professional standards

• PLEASE DO NOT APPLY UNLESS YOU HAVE THE CORRECT EXPERIENCE - YOUR APPLICATION WILL NOT BE RESPONDED TO.

  Essential requirements:
  * Degree in Social Work or equivalent qualification
  * Registration with Social Work England
  * ASYE completed

  
  Benefits of working with Remedy
  * A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant.
  * Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs
  * Referral bonus - up to £250* per person placed.
  * Double payrolls each week.

  *Terms & Conditions apply
  
  You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions.
  To be considered for this role, please apply with your CV on the social care team.

  Remedy Social Care is a REC Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit.