Social Worker - OPPD Team
- Posted 16 January 2023
- Salary Up to £35.00 per hour + hybrid working
- LocationCentral Bedfordshire
- Job type Contract
- Discipline Social Work
- ReferenceJ6729_1673887242
- Contact NameKatherine Scoggins
Job description
A Local Authority in Bedfordshire is looking for a Social Worker to join their Older People and Physical Disabilities Team. This is a Locum Social Work role.
The ideal Social Worker will have recent experience in an OPPD or Safeguarding focussed environment. The key to success in this role is to treat every case individually to create the best possible outcomes.
Benefits for you as an Adult's OPPD Social Worker:
- Exceptional pay rate of £35.00 per hour
- Hybrid working scheme
- Parking available/ nearby
- An opportunity to further enhance your CV and skillset
- A stable contract due to the demand of the service
Your responsibilities as an Adult's OPPD Social Worker:
- Manage a complex caseload age 65+
- Complete Mental Capacity Act assessments
- Deal with Safeguarding enquiries
- Undertake Care Act Assessments and Safeguarding assessments
- Liaise with other services within the council in regard to the best intertest of the service user
- Implement care plans and care packages
Requirements of you as an Adult's OPPD Social Worker:
- A recognised Social Work qualification (Degree/DipSW/CQSW)
- A valid Social Work England registration
- Have competent knowledge and experience of OPPD work
- A valid UK driving licence and vehicle is essential to this role
Location: Bedfordshire
Umbrella pay rate: £35.00 per hour
PAYE payment options available also
Please follow the instructions on this website, or alternatively contact Katherine Scoggins on 0118 948 5555 or email kscoggins@charecruitment.com for further details and please do be sure to leave your contact details
If this role isn't what you are looking for, but you are looking to make a move within Social Work, get in touch, as we have many other opportunities!