Social Service Worker

SOCIAL SERVICE WORKER
£22,443 - £28,127
FULL TIME 37 HOURS PER WEEK
SOUTHEND ON SEA
FIXED TERM CONTRACT FOR 6 MONTHS

Southend Borough Council have an exciting 6 month fixed term contract opportunity as a dynamic Social Service Worker (level 7) who has the ability to support the hospital social work team according to the transforming social care agenda. The suitable candidate will be expected to cover the hospital team Monday- Friday, but with an expectation that working some weekends/Bank Holidays may be required

It is essential that you possess considerable knowledge of Intermediate Care, the Delayed Discharge Act and other key legislative drivers such as Mental Capacity; Continuing Health Care and Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults policies and procedures. You will have proven ability in ensuring that adults and older people are appropriately safeguarded

You will have some hospital social work/assessment experience and be dedicated to ensuring value for money.
You will be committed to ensuring that service users are in control of their lives and will have ability to work under pressure and deliver quality outcomes. Join us as a Social Work Practitioner and you can enjoy a range of benefits including: - flexible working; as well as excellent training and development opportunities.

The post holder will be based in the Hospital, but will be expected to travel and be flexible to work in other areas in Southend if required. This post is subject to checks from Criminal Records Bureau and Regulated under the Independent Safeguarding Authority and successful applicants will need to be able to register with the Independent Safeguarding Authority.

For an informal discussion please contact Amanda Blake

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THE BENEFITS
Southend Borough Council Benefits. Salary sacrifice schemes (Childcare vouchers and Cycle to work scheme). Interest free season ticket loans (Bus and Train). Car Loans. Relocation. Key workers Housing. Discounted private health care. Wide range of discounts with local and national retailers including restaurants, days out, Finance, Motoring and travel.

Southend is a culturally-rich, ethnically-diverse, socially-mixed, vibrant and progressive town with office views of surrounding countryside, the Thames Estuary and the North Sea. There is easy access by train, by car to/from London and by plane via Southend's international airport.
Judged "Best Council in Britain 2012" (LGC Awards 2012).

THIS COUNCIL IS COMMITTED TO THE SAFEGUARDING OF CHILDREN AND VULNERABLE ADULTS AND WE EXPECT ALL OUR EMPLOYEES TO SHARE THIS COMMITMENT.

Our aim is to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications, regardless or race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, age or religion or belief.

Working for Essex welcome applications from all suitably qualified people regardless of gender, race, disability, age or sexual orientation.

Working for Essex is a trading name of Capita Resourcing Ltd. Services offered are those of an Employment Agency and Employment Business. Applicants will be required to register with us.