Adult social worker

x 3 Locum Social Workers required to support City Locality Team covering Hereford City and wider areas in Herefordshire.

Needed for interim basis asap - initially 3 months, likely to extend, subject to appointment of Permanent Social Workers.

Desirable: Will require minimum experience of 5 years in Adult Social Care, covering at least 50% of the following areas: Older People and Young Adults groups. Physical Health, ABI, Mental Health, Learning Disability, Autism, Complex work, other. Safeguardings, Court of Protection, Community DoLS Multi-Disciplinary Team working Care Planning – Assessment, Review, Splan, Personal Budgets and Budget requests.

Essential: Education: A recognised Social Work qualification (BA/MA/CQSW/DipSW). Registration: Current registration with Social Work England. DBS Check: A cleared, Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Knowledge: Understanding of the Care Act 2014 and the Mental Capacity Act 2005 as well as other relevant legislation.

Hybrid working commitments: Located within 1.5hour distance into Hereford City, if commuting. Need to be able to work full time 37 hours a week. Need to be able to be in office and on site 2 days a week minimum (Weds and Thurs are office days for the team). Need to be available for Duty visits if required on duty days.