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Are you looking to step into the world of social care where helping some of the most vulnerable people in society is your passion? Then join The Farndon Unit in Newark as a Social Worker Assistant. Working 37.5 hours a week, You will join an inclusive and supportive team that works well together to provide care to people with a range of Mental Health conditions. Reporting to a Registered Social Worker, you will liaise with service users families/significant others as you gather information to assist in carrying out assessments and social circumstances reports to support service users to identify the best outcomes for their health and wellbeing. From supporting service users health progression to promoting their independence, you will correspond and liaise with external agencies to facilitate and progress arrangements to meet service users set outcomes. You will be responsible for accompanying service users on community leave and will support them in understanding and managing their personal budgeting and financial arrangements. As a Social Worker Assistant, you will promote adult safeguarding throughout the service, this will see you refer any safeguarding issues to a Social Worker/TDT and the Adult Safeguarding Team. At Elysium a range of training opportunities are available that can see your career grow and you achieve your career aspirations. As a Social Worker Assistant you will be: <ul> <li> Carrying out assessments with service users as directed identifying the best and most appropriate outcomes for the individual </li> <li> Corresponding and liaising with external agencies at the request of and on behalf of service users, to facilitate and progress arrangements to meet their individual outcomes (e.g. Housing, Health) </li> <li> Assisting service users in understanding and managing their personal budgeting and financial arrangements </li> <li> Having a understanding of the Mental Health Act 1983/Care Act 2014 </li> <li> Maintaining timely and accurate records on relevant systems </li> <li> To aid and support the Social Worker role as required </li> <li> Community Meeting support </li> <li> Assist with the gathering of information for Social Circumstances reports and social work assessments. </li> <li> Complete and Maintain Visitor Records/Paperwork </li> <li> Cover meetings/telephone calls/patient interviews when Social Worker is not available. </li> </ul> To be successful in this role, you'll need: <ul> <li> To have an understanding of the Mental Health Act 1983/Care Act 2014 </li> <li> Excellent communication and interpersonal skills </li> <li> An understanding of the needs of different client groups </li> <li> The ability to work in a team and also use your own initiative </li> <li> Resilience, to cope with difficult situations </li> <li> Computer literacy and administrative skills </li> </ul> Where you will be working: Location: Farndon Rd, Newark NG24 4SW The Farndon Unit is a purpose-built hospital which provides services across low secure, rehabilitation and acute inpatient settings for women with Mental Health and personality disorder diagnoses. Our combination of low secure wards and a rehabilitation ward area (also within the low secure perimeter) provide a seamless internal care pathway supporting and empowering patients in their recovery and rehabilitation prior to discharge. Our on-site facilities include large and attractive en-suite bedrooms, disabled facilities, secure courtyard and garden, patient café, gym, salon, and activity hall. What You'll Get: At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future: <ul> <li> Annual base salary of £25,936 </li> <li> The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) - plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window. </li> <li> Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals </li> <li> Access to our Rewards &amp; Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub! </li> <li> Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance </li> <li> Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts </li> <li> Life Assurance, for added peace of mind </li> <li> Stream - instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support. </li> <li> 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be </li> <li> Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time </li> <li> Pension contribution, to help secure your future </li> <li> Free/subsidised meals and onsite/local free parking </li> </ul> About your next employer: Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities &amp; Autism, Children &amp; Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move. Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally. Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person's individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure.

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Social Worker Assistant

Band: 4 Social Work Assistant Job Summary The Social Work Assistant supports social work staff in delivering quality services to children and families. Working within a Children's Services Team, the postholder undertakes delegated tasks to assist in the implementation of care, protection, and support plans. Ongoing professional development through training and supervision is expected in line with NISCC registration standards. Location: Job Type: Temporary Duration of booking: Expected to last 3 months with possible extension Proposed start date: ASAP Pay Rates: Up to £15 per hour PAYE inclusive of holiday pay Hours / Working Days: 37.5 hours per week / Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm Sector: Healthcare Based: Office / Hospital Main Duties and Responsibilities Direct Practice with Children and Families <ul><li>Undertake practical work with children and/or parents/carers as directed by a Social Work Manager or practitioner.</li><li>Contribute to assessment processes under the guidance and supervision of case-holding social work staff.</li><li>Assist in the delivery and arrangement of identified family support services.</li><li>Coordinate and support diversionary, respite, and other relevant services.</li><li>Gather and relay information to support assessments of family circumstances.</li><li>Assist with transport, guidance on parenting routines, behaviour management, budgeting, and completion of essential forms.</li><li>Provide general information and signpost individuals to appropriate services.</li><li>Supervise or support contact arrangements and ensure related documentation is completed.</li></ul> Governance and Reporting Responsibilities <ul><li>Report concerns regarding child protection or risk immediately to the appropriate team member.</li><li>Support administrative tasks such as referrals, meeting arrangements, room bookings, and duty-related functions.</li><li>Liaise with external agencies under guidance.</li><li>Maintain accurate records of all work undertaken.</li><li>Prepare written reports as required.</li><li>Participate in regular supervision.</li><li>Be accountable for personal practice in line with NISCC codes of conduct.</li></ul> Continuous Professional Development <ul><li>Engage in supervision, training, and professional learning to maintain and enhance skills in accordance with registration and role requirements.</li></ul> General Responsibilities The postholder is expected to: <ul><li>Promote team collaboration and transparency.</li><li>Take seriously and act on concerns raised in line with whistleblowing and professional codes.</li><li>Support equality, inclusion, and uphold a respectful working culture.</li><li>Adhere to all policies and codes of conduct including:<ul><li>Smoke-free policy</li><li>IT security and acceptable use</li><li>Attendance and appearance standards</li></ul></li><li>Maintain environmental hygiene in their area of responsibility.</li><li>Comply with infection prevention and control procedures.</li><li>Manage and safeguard all records (electronic and paper-based) in line with applicable laws and policies, including GDPR and the Data Protection Act.</li><li>Be committed to ongoing professional development.</li><li>Represent the highest standards of service delivery and public engagement.</li><li>Respect confidentiality at all times.</li><li>Uphold equality and human rights principles within their role.</li><li>Engage meaningfully with patients, carers, and the public in planning and delivering services (in line with Personal and Public Involvement standards).</li><li>Demonstrate integrity, objectivity, and professional accountability.</li><li>Ensure regular attendance and effective completion of duties.</li><li>Support quality improvement initiatives under Integrated Governance.</li><li>Adapt to working in various locations within the service area as required.</li></ul> Experience and Qualifications Essential (One of the following): <ul><li>NVQ/QCF/RQF Level 3 in a care-related subject and at least 1 year of experience in a social care role</li><li>NVQ/QCF/RQF Level 2 in a care-related subject and at least 2 years of experience in a social care role</li><li>4 GCSEs (Grades A-C) and at least 3 years of experience in a social care role</li></ul> Applicants who do not hold a Level 3 qualification should be willing to complete a Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care Support.

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Social Work Assistant

Based within a fantastic Specialist Paediatric Service in Newtownabbey, this position is ideal for someone who needs a new challenge and wants to take their career to the next step. The hourly pay rate for this role is £14 - £17 P/H all inclusive. The Social Work Assistant will be primarily responsible for assisting social work managers in the provision of quality social work services to children and families. He/She will work within a Children's Services Team and will undertake tasks allocated by the Social Work Team Manager to support social workers in the discharge of their duties. The Social Work Assistant will also be expected to ensure continuing professional development through training, supervision and learning in line with NISCC registration requirements KEY RESULT AREAS / MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES Direct Practice with Children and Families 1 Undertake work with children and/or parents/carers as directed by the Social Work Manager, Senior Social Work Practitioner or Social Worker in keeping with any support/protection/care plan and in their family support cases. 2 The SW/ SP/ SSW would hold case responsibility and the Band 4 social work assistant would be involved in and contribute to the overall assessment process commensurate with their role / responsibility. Their role will be supported through the provision of supervision and under the guidance of the case-holder. They would not hold carry a caseload independently. 3 Undertake the arrangements and/or assist with the delivery of services, assessed by social work staff as being needed to support children and families. This will include supported work with children and families. On occasion attendance and contribution to reports for Trust meetings in relation to children and families. 4 Complete delegated tasks such as co-ordinating family support, diversionary and respite services, sourcing appropriate family support services and other resources. 5 Collate essential information about children and families and report this back to the Social Worker/ Team Manager to assist in the assessment of the families' circumstances and needs. 6 Assist children and/or parents/carers with practical tasks including transport in respect of identified appointments, delivering advice and guidance in relation to parenting tasks for example routines and boundaries, behaviour management, homecare management, budgeting and essential form filling as necessary. 7 Provide general information about services and sign-post to more appropriate services as required. 8 Assists in delivery of contact services including the supervision of contact arrangements as directed. This will include transport issues and ensuring completion of appropriate documentation Is this you? A suitable candidate for the role will ideally have previous experience in a similar role and love what they do. This individual is suited to someone who is a good listener, a great communicator and has a natural interest in problem-solving. About Your World Established in 2005, Your World is one of the leading providers of healthcare professionals throughout the UK and Ireland. Our primary focus is ensuring we deliver exceptional customer service, success and satisfaction to all clients and candidates. Last year, we provided our candidates with over 5 million hours of work! Your World is an equal opportunities employer. Sound like the perfect position for you? Click Apply Now or contact me on 02037515888 . Alternatively, email Holly at [email protected] to find out more about our Occupational Therapy jobs on offer in the UK.

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