Transitions Social Worker – MOR07166 Part Time

Job Description

To participate in the activities of an Integrated Community Learning Disability Team receiving requests for and under-taking holistic assessments of client’s needs and commissioning packages of care working across professional boundaries when required.

Responsibilities

Co-ordinate the assessment of individual needs and prepare care plans to meet said needs                

Secure the resources or services required in responding to the identified needs

Develop relationships with service providers/other professionals

The Individual

Experience of working in a Health/Social Care setting.

Demonstrable understanding of main issues facing Community Care.

Relevant professional qualification in Social Work

SSSC Registered

Effective communication skills (written and oral)

Ability to manage change

Effective record keeping skills

Ability to work to deadlines and under pressure

Self confidence

Self motivated

Ability to manage own workload

Competent use of IT equipment, software and good keyboard skills

Effective assessment and organisational skills

Finance skills

Ability to negotiate and liaise in relation to care management

You will be expected to travel efficiently and effectively between various work locations within Moray to meet the operational requirements of the Service.  Due to the rural nature of Moray, this is normally undertaken by use of a car/van.

Effective team player

Effective interpersonal skills

Ability to work in partnership in a multi-professional way

Appreciation, acceptance of and a commitment to the importance of confidentiality

Willingness to accept direction/delegation

Must be able to work flexibly to meet the demands of the service

Ability to reconcile demands/ wishes against needs and financial pressures

Ability to work in an open plan office

Ability to work in different offices dependent on service requirements.

Temporary, 31st March 2023 – also available as a Secondment Opportunity 

Closing Date: 7th June 2022
Starting Salary: £37,379.55 (pro-rata)
18 hours per week 
£19.83 per hour       

Proposed Interview Date: 14 June 2022                                                                                                                      

For further information contact: Marie Burnell, 01343 567102 / 07827 308716