Are you an experienced Social Worker looking for an opportunity to truly transform lives? Look no further! At Sanctuary Personnel, we understand the immense impact you can make, and we are here to support you every step of the way. As a dedicated and award-winning recruitment agency with a TrustPilot score of 4.9/5 and nearly 1000 reviews, we believe in the power of personal connections. We are seeking Social Work Team Leaders with UK experience to join our team and embark on a fulfilling journey with us. Let's connect and explore the incredible possibilities that lie ahead for you.
Location: Guernsey
Team/Specialism: Adults Community Service/Autism Hub
Pay Rate: £42 per hour (assignment rate)
Contract: Locum, 6-Months
Hours: Full-time. Staff are required to work a shift system that offers support 24 hours a day.
Why work with us?
- Effortless Registration: Say goodbye to paperwork! Our fully online and paperless registration service streamlines the process, making it convenient and hassle-free for you.
- Compliance Made Easy: Enjoy peace of mind with our free DBS and compliance service, which includes paid-for mandatory e-learning and practical training modules tailored to your needs.
- Exclusive Opportunities: Unlock access to prestigious Social Work roles that you won't find elsewhere. From collaborating with NHSBT to supporting vital projects at The Home Office and Vaccination Centres or relocating candidates to Australia, The Falkland Islands and many other destinations, our network opens doors to diverse and impactful assignments in the UK and globally.
- Expert Guidance and Support: Benefit from personalised clinical governance and revalidation support from our in-house qualified health professional with over 15 years of experience. We're here to ensure you're always on top of your game.
- Rewarding Referral Program: Spread the word and reap the rewards! Refer a friend with social work experience and receive a generous £250 bonus once they've completed just 100 hours of work. The best part? There's no limit to how many social work friends you can refer.
- Professional Development: Working as a locum in Social Work provides opportunities for continuous professional development. You may encounter new challenges, technologies, and best practices in different settings, which can enhance your clinical skills and knowledge.
Duties:
- Assess, develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care and support
- Autonomously initiate crisis management as service user need dictates
- Provide planned care and support autonomously within level of the post holders experience, referring to a more senior member of staff if necessary
- Maintain accurate records, both electronic and paper, of the care/ support given in accordance with standards
- Act in accordance with the standards, codes and guidelines laid down by the post holder’s regulatory body and HSC where appropriate
- Safeguard service users in accordance with organisational policy and guidelines
- Work independently within appropriate guidelines and protocols
- Undertake the shift leader responsibility
- Manage service user’s medication as described within the Adult Disability Medication Policy
- Participate and attend in activities that promote health and wellbeing
- Support and accompany service users with person centred social activities
- Carry out risk assessments to maximise service-users opportunities
Requirements of the Team Leader:
- Demonstrate evidence based practice
- Registered Health or Social Care Professionale.g. Nurse, Speech and Language Therapist, OT, Registered Behaviour Technician or Social Worker OR Degree in health and social care plus proven experience of supporting people with a learning disability and autism
- Previous experience working within a similar role
- Good IT skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Hold a valid driving licence (this may be negotiated with the manager dependant on area.)
- Leadership skills
- Caring and empathetic nature
- Autism knowledge and/or experience desirable
- A good understanding of learning disabilities
- An understanding of person centred care and support
- An understanding of positive behavioural support
Contact:
This Team Leader job is advertised by Nathan Rowe. If you are interested in this position, please click above to apply now.
We welcome applications from Social Workers who meet the above requirements.
Please note that while we regretfully can only respond to experienced Social Work candidates who meet the specified requirements for this role, we encourage you to explore our open roles that may be more suitable for you.
Reasonable Adjustments:
At Sanctuary Personnel, we value inclusivity and diversity. If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.
Transform lives and make a difference as a Social Worker with Sanctuary Personnel. Apply now to embark on an exceptional career journey!
