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Social Worker - Adults Locality Team

Barnsley
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Social Worker – Adults Locality Team

Location: Adults Locality, Barnsley
Hourly Rate: £33.00 per hour
Contract Type: Ongoing – Full-Time and Part-Time roles available

Role Overview
  • Join the Adults Locality Team in Barnsley as an experienced and innovative Social Worker.

  • This rewarding role involves managing complex cases, promoting independence, and delivering high-quality care and support within the local community.

Key Benefits
  • Flexible Working Patterns: Choose between full-time or part-time hours to fit your lifestyle and personal commitments.

  • Professional Development: Benefit from ongoing training to expand your knowledge and advance your career.

  • Varied Caseload: Work across a diverse range of cases, ensuring a dynamic and engaging role.

  • Supportive Team Environment: Join a collaborative team that values mutual support and shared success.

  • Career Progression: Access mentorship and specialised training pathways to support career advancement.

Main Responsibilities
  • Deliver high-quality social work services to adults and families, focusing particularly on complex cases.

  • Conduct comprehensive needs assessments and create tailored care and support packages.

  • Balance risk and autonomy to promote safe and independent living for service users.

  • Provide expert advice and support to colleagues, students, and other professionals.

  • Promote independence and informed decision-making through collaboration with individuals, families, and communities.

  • Design and commission cost-effective care solutions.

  • Engage in preventative interventions using tools such as reablement and telehealth.

  • Maintain accurate and timely records on both electronic and paper systems.

  • Present cases to the Resource Allocation Panel and contribute to legal proceedings where necessary.

  • Build positive working relationships with service users, carers, and partner agencies to gather information and resolve conflict.

  • Stay up to date with current legislation, policy, and best practices within adult social care.

Essential Skills and Knowledge
  • In-depth understanding of the Making Safeguarding Personal approach.

  • Solid working knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act 2005, Human Rights Act 1998, and Care Act 2014.

  • Strong professional ethics and values focused on empowering individuals and achieving positive outcomes.

  • Ability to work preventatively and collaboratively with families, carers, and the wider community.

  • Experience in creating efficient, value-for-money care plans and liaising effectively with multidisciplinary teams.

Why Choose Barnsley?
  • Enjoy the best of both worlds with Barnsley’s vibrant cultural scene and beautiful rural surroundings.

  • Be part of a local authority that values honesty, teamwork, and excellence.

  • Live and work in a supportive, community-driven environment where your contributions make a real impact.

Working with Sanctuary Personnel
  • Sanctuary Personnel is a leading, award-winning recruitment agency for social care professionals.

  • Rated ‘Excellent’ on Trustpilot with over 1,000 verified reviews.

  • Committed to offering highly competitive rates and roles aligned with your expertise and goals.

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