Qualified Social Worker - Advanced Adults Community Forensic Team

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Job Title: Qualified Social Worker - Advanced Adults Community Forensic Team

Specialism: Social Worker in Social and Healthcare

Location: Leeds, UK

Salary: £35 Hourly

Job Type: Full Time, Locum

Duration: Ongoing

Take on an incredible opportunity to work as a Qualified Social Worker within the Advanced Adults Community Forensic Team in vibrant Leeds. In this position, you'll dive into meaningful work, addressing challenging and complex cases with high regard for responsibility and authority needs. Your role will carry the rewarding task of managing caseloads, incorporating risk assessment, and fostering independence for service users. This is a full-time locum role, ensuring a flexible work-life balance with the security of ongoing opportunities.

Perks and benefits:

* Full-time locum positions offer the flexibility to manage your own schedule, allowing you to achieve a work-life balance tailored to your personal needs.

* Competitive hourly rates ensure that your expertise is well-compensated. Financial stability pairs perfectly with the chance to focus on what you do best - supporting the community.

* Opportunities for professional development enhance your skills continuously, keeping your knowledge sharp and up to date with the latest practices.

* Networking with a range of other professionals expands your opportunities for collaboration and career advancement.

What you will do:

* Provide a high-quality and comprehensive social work service to adults, carers, and the community in accordance with statutory guidelines and the Authority's policies.

* Manage a diverse caseload that entails challenging and complex cases, including extensive assessments and risk management.

* Conduct Community Care and Best Interest Assessments to devise innovative and cost-efficient solutions.

* Lead safeguarding investigations within multi-agency procedures, maintaining the wellbeing of the service users.

* Utilise a person-centred approach to build and sustain constructive relationships with service users, their families, and carers to enable informed decision-making.

* Promote independence and proactive early intervention, playing a crucial role in conflict resolution.

* Contribute to the screening of new referrals, working in collaboration with court systems to secure and enforce court orders.

* Partake in the development of service practices and undertake special casework on behalf of other teams.

* Engage in interdisciplinary meetings and act as a representative of the Authority, upholding professional standards and supporting service plans.

* Play an active role as a Practice Educator Level 2, and if qualified, participate in the Approved Mental Health Practitioner (AMHP) rota.

Leeds beckons with its unique blend of cultural vibrancy and a sense of community. As a bustling city filled with opportunities, it boasts scenic parks, diverse dining, and enriching art venues. Join us to make a real difference in the heart of West Yorkshire, where your contributions will echo across communities long into the future.

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