Adults Social Worker - Sheffield

Job Title: Adults Social Worker

Location: Sheffield

Teams: Mental Health Hospital Discharge

Start Date: ASAP

Contract: On going

Hours: 37

Rate: £30

We have an opportunity for a temp to join a Mental Health Hospital Discharge Team in Sheffield City Council.

Based at Michael Carlisle Centre and across SHSC Trust work sites, with 1-2 days a week from home if wanted.

The candidate will need to be an experienced Social Worker with a mental health background.

Core tasks and duties as follows:

• Undertaking social care assessments and delivering timely care packages for hospital inpatients prior to discharge
• Some mental capacity assessments, BI decisions and safeguarding as required
• Attending 117 meetings, ward rounds, professional meetings
• Facilitating learning opportunities for ASYEs through shadowing
• Participation in duty rota

The successful candidate will be welcomed and integrated into the team and offered regular supervision and support from a 'hands-on’ manager

Ashberry Recruitment would ask that applicants meet the following:

• DIPSW or equivalent qualification in Social Work
• Social Work England registration
• Enhanced and in date DBS certificate.
• Excellent communication skills and be able to make good decisions based on information available.
• Can work alone and within/contribute to a team/multi-agency set ups
• Possess knowledge of service needs.
• Competent IT skills and be able to navigate electronic file/recording systems.
• Can write clear, concise, and robust assessment/reports/files.
• Have a flexible approach to work and working hours when the need arises

Why Ashberry?

• Dedicated experienced Consultant providing the ultimate support through your job search
• Friendly compliance team to guide you through the registration and placement process
• Provides your essential Enhanced DBS
• £250 Referral bonus

If you feel this is the role for you please get in touch for a confidential and discreet chat!