Qualified Social Worker

Qualified Social Worker - Devon County Council - Adult Social Care (Disability Focus Team) - Up to £35ph!

We are currently looking for a Social Worker experienced in working in Adult social care (18-65yrs) for our Disability Focus Team at Devon County Council for a three month placement. As an agency worker in Devon County Council, you will receive regular supervision and an open-door approach from Team Managers. The team have regular formal Team Meetings, more informal wellbeing huddles/catch-up and group supervision opportunities.

The Social Worker will be supporting vulnerable adults from a range of backgrounds and needs - primarily with a learning disability.

The work will encompass completing Community Deprivation of Liberty Assessments, Care Act Assessments, reviews, commissioning care, safeguarding work, CHC work, undertaking Mental Capacity Act assessments and Best Interest decisions. This work is required to support teams with an increase in workload, to reduce wait times and respond in a timely way to mitigate risks.

We require a full time experienced social worker who can complete face to face visits in Devon. We offer a flexible approach to work and place great importance on wellbeing. Devon County Council is currently operating a hybrid model where workers can work from home but will be required to come into the office on agreed days during the week, minimum 2 days required.
The office locations are Tavistock, Ivybridge & Kingsbridge.

Knowledge of the Care First 6 system an advantage but not essential.

Benefits of working with Remedy as a Qualified Social Worker

• A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant.
• Top tier supplier to numerous local authorities throughout the UK giving us access to jobs before other agencies.
• Option to be paid on either Wednesday or Friday.

*Terms & Conditions apply

You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions.

Remedy Social Care is a APSCo 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.