Social Worker - Shropshire - Intermediate Care Services Team

Job Title: Social Worker
Location: Shropshire
Rate: Up to £34 per hour

Our client in Shropshire is looking for an experienced Social Worker to join their Intermediate Care Services Team.

What will your responsibilities be?
In this role, you will conduct thorough social care assessments to identify the needs of patients preparing for discharge. You will develop and implement effective care plans tailored to individual needs. Collaborating with medical, nursing, therapy, and discharge teams, you will ensure smooth and timely discharge plans for patients. You will manage a caseload, providing timely and effective support for each patient. Working with partner organizations and colleagues, you will provide effective outcomes that meet the assessed needs of residents. You will carry out Mental Capacity Assessments and make Best Interest decisions as required. Additionally, you will provide prompt support to meet immediate risks and needs in crisis situations and identify, investigate, and manage potential safeguarding issues to protect adults from abuse and neglect.

Benefits of the role:

• Diverse Experience: Work with individuals of all ages, providing a broad range of experiences and opportunities to develop your skills in different areas of social work.


• Holistic Support: Focus on supporting the personal, social care, and health outcomes of patients, allowing you to make a significant impact on their lives.


• Professional Development: Opportunities for continuous learning and professional growth. Collaborate with other professionals, enhancing your knowledge and expertise.


• Community Impact: Play a crucial role in the community by supporting individuals during their hospital stay and discharge, helping them achieve greater independence and well-being.


• Supportive Environment: Comprehensive support, including assessments and tailored care plans, ensuring you have the resources needed to effectively support your clients.


• Career Progression: Opportunities for career advancement within the service, allowing you to take on more responsibilities and leadership roles as you gain experience.

Qualifications and Experience
To be successful in this role, you will need a recognized professional qualification in social work, such as an MA, BA, BSc in Social Work, Diploma in Social Work, or CQSW (Certificate of Qualification in Social Work). You must be registered with Social Work England, the regulatory body for social workers in England. Significant experience in delivering social work services to vulnerable adults, including those with complex needs, is essential. You should have a thorough understanding of relevant legislation, such as the Care Act 2014 and the Mental Capacity Act 2005. Strong assessment and analysis skills, as well as the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team, are crucial. Additionally, a full UK driving licence and access to a car are often required for client visits.

How to Apply:
If this role is for you, please click apply below or contact Bradley Hosker at 0161 234 9795 for more information.

Why Liquid Personnel?

• New ‘Faster Pay’ service getting you paid more quickly.


• Twice weekly payroll.


• Free DBS and compliance service.


• Access to exclusive roles that aren’t available from other agencies.


• Free access to Liquid’s exclusive social work training and CPD portal.


• Your own dedicated consultant with extensive social work knowledge.


• Access to a wide selection of social work positions across the UK.


• “Refer a Friend” bonus – get £500 for each social worker you refer who we successfully place.*


• “Find your own job” bonus – get £250 for bringing your own position to us.*


• *Terms and conditions apply to our bonus schemes.

Liquid Personnel is an equal opportunities employer. Liquid Personnel Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Reasonable Adjustments
If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity by contacting our team. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.

We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of the Code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England, based on the World Health Organisation (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.

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