Our Client Cheshire West and Chester Council are looking for an experienced Social Worker to join their Adults Continuing Health Care Team.

**Candidates need to be available for up to 4 days a week in the locality for face to face work**

JOB PURPOSE:

Within the framework of legislation, agreed County policies and procedures to work with or on behalf of individuals and families, to assist them to resolve their personal problems and adjust to or change their social environment in order to improve their quality of life.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assess the need for social work service including the identification of risk and the need for protection, determine the method of intervention, and decide and advise on the use of appropriate social services and/or other resources.
• Liaise and negotiate with other professionals, statutory and voluntary agencies to ensure that the best possible service is provided for clients.
• Manage and monitor an allocated workload within individual and group priorities and County policies, and comply with the statutory obligations of the Group.
• Maintain appropriate records of work undertaken and carry out required administrative procedures.
• Prepare for and attend supervision sessions and staff meetings and make use of all available training and development opportunities
• Contribute to the evaluation and development of services and new ideas by sharing knowledge about theory, skills and practice with other social services staff, professional groups and interested bodies.
• Supervise students where appropriate.

What you need:

• QSW Status - including qualification, Social Work England registration and completed ASYE
• A minimum of 2 years' experience
• Right to work in the UK

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
• Competitive Referral scheme
• 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 to on the social care team.

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