Social Work Assistant - Learning Disability Team
Job Posted: 10 October 2024
- Contract Term: Permanent
- Location: Newport, Isle of Wight
- Contract Type: Full time
- Salary: Grade 8, £28,594 to £31,364 per annum
- Industries: Administration General Office Social Work Working from Home
Social Work Assistant (Ref: 2024_1111)
County Hall, Newport, Isle of Wight and Home - Agile working
Grade 8, £28,594 to £31,364 per annum
Contact: Rebecca Hunter at [email protected] or call (01983) 821000 ext 6878.
Vacancy Reference: 2024_1111
Closing Date: 31/10/2024
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: 37 per week
The Adult Social Care Learning Disability Team are seeking to appoint a full time Social Work Assistant to be part of our dynamic, supportive and busy team. We are a group of passionate and motivated staff, who strive to advocate for the Learning Disability community on the Island.
As a Social Work assistant, you will complete new Care Act Assessments and Annual Reviews for clients with an existing care package. You will also hold a case load of lower-level cases for clients who may require longer term support and intervention. You will also support the qualified Social Workers with joint working in relation to safeguarding where required and help to meet our statutory requirements under the Care Act linked to performance.
This is a full-time position.
This is an agile role, that will include working from home and County Hall as required.
The role involves direct case work with clients and their support networks, partnership working with health and providers, and working creatively with individuals to support them to achieve their identified outcomes and lead a fulfilling life.
For further information or an informal discussion, please contact Rebecca Hunter at [email protected] or call (01983) 821000 ext 6878.
PLEASE NOTE: Out of Hours Standby and Call Out
You will be required to take part in the Out of Hours Stand-by Duty Rota as and when requested by management.
Standby and call out duties are paid in accordance with the IWC Terms and Conditions 2012 document.
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Join #TeamIWC and you'll receive our staff benefits package, including:
- Annual leave entitlement of 32 days p/a PLUS public holidays!
- Local Government pension scheme
- Discounted Solent ferry travel
- Island bus network discount
- Cycle to work scheme
- Staff parking permit scheme
- Discounted island sports & leisure gym membership
- National and local discounts & benefits schemes
- Relocation scheme of up to £8,000 may be available for some roles (subject to criteria)
- Travel allowance may be available if commuting from the mainland (subject to criteria)
The Isle of Wight Council currently does not have a license to sponsor overseas workers.
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The Isle of Wight Council is an equal opportunities employer. We are proud to encourage applications from all cultures, backgrounds and abilities to better reflect the diversity within our local community. We are also a Disability Confident Employer. Along with a number of commitments, this means, providing you meet the basic essential requirements of the advertised role and have declared yourself as disabled, you will be offered an opportunity for an interview within the council.
The Isle of Wight Council is committed to supporting all newly qualified social workers (NQSWs) through the implementation of a robust post graduate competency framework referred to as the Assessed and Supported Year of Employment (ASYE). The ASYE is intended to be the first stage of the continuing professional development for Registered Social Workers, and the framework will be closely allied to the Professional Capabilities Framework (PCF). You will be therefore, be required to satisfactorily complete the ASYE programme within a 12-month period (or 18 months if part time).
If you have difficulty completing your online application or need further information about how to apply, phone 01983 823134 or email [email protected]. Only applications submitted online by the closing date will be accepted.
We often receive a high volume of applicants for our vacancies. If you do not hear from the recruiting manager within three weeks of the closing date, we regret that your application will not have been successful on this occasion. We actively encourage you to revisit our job page and apply to alternate posts that may be suitable
Closing Date: 31st October 2024
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