Qualified Social Worker Temporary

Qualified Social Worker – Safeguarding Team

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Birmingham City Council are seeking experienced Qualified Social Worker who is passionate about Adult social work. Working for Birmingham City Council is about making life better for the 1.1 millions of people who live within the second largest city in England Birmingham City Council are looking for a dedicated and highly motivated Social Worker to join a specialist team undertaking Safeguarding enquiries in accordance with S.42 of the Care Act. The ideal candidate will have a professional curiosity that is underpinned by strong evidence-based practice.

You will have a good understanding of the relevant legislation including the Care Act, Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act. You will enjoy fast-paced work, have excellent risk assessment and analytical skills and be committed to keeping service users at the centre of the process. You will be a skilled communicator and will demonstrate positive partnership working to achieve best outcomes for service users.

What you’ll need to succeed To be successful in this position you need to be a post 2 years qualified Social Worker with previous mental health experience. A passion for improving lives and supporting those in need. Be registered with SOCIAL WORK ENGLAND and hold a Social Work degree (BA Social Work, CQSW, DipSW, CSS or CCETSW approved equivalent). BIA and AMHP Qualification is an advantage, but not essential. What you’ll get in return Working with Hays, you will receive a bespoke specialist recruitment service with your own personal consultant. In addition, you will receive:

• Recruitment partner for Birmingham and Sandwell Councils
• Exclusive access to the latest Qualified Social work vacancies
• Free access to CPD Training, Network forums and resources
• Transparency on timesheet/payroll platform – Option to be paid PAYE or Umbrella Ltd
• *£250 reward for referring another Qualified Social Worker, who we then place.
• You will be offered a competitive salary however this is dependent on experience with scope for negotiation.

What you need to do now
If you’re interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ [mailto:?subject=Mental Health Practitioner] to forward an up to date copy of your CV or call us.

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