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We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Adults Social Workers in the Scottish Borders to join a thriving generic team providing an effective service to adults in the authority. This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast paced team while ensuring management of an effective workload.

Fantastic pay opportunity of up to £37 per hour depending on experience.

Benefits:

Hybrid working.
Competitive rates of pay.
Weekly pay.
One committed and dedicated point of contact.
An unlimited referrals incentive, giving you a £300 voucher for anyone you refer to us (T&Cs apply).
A full range of free training available.

Responsibilities:

Hold and effectively manage a complex and varied caseload with appropriate supervision, guidance and support, reflecting the function of the team and Adult Social Care in accordance with policy, procedures, guidance and legislation.
Undertake work within legislative frameworks including the preparation of written reports, statements and representations to the judiciary at Court hearings and applications to the Court of Protection.
Accountable for complex decision making and risk management in relation to caseloads ensuring professional judgement, evidence-based tools, critical reflection and analysis to inform this.
Communicate skilfully and confidently in complex or high-risk situations.
Attend and represent the department at a range of multi-disciplinary forums and undertaking the role of Chair as required.
Undertake direct work with service users, carers and families in line with interagency safeguarding adults' policy and procedures.
To make appropriate assessment and act as care navigator for the individuals presenting with eligible social care needs within appropriate time limits and in collaboration with health and other agencies.
To plan relevant responses to meet individual needs in collaboration with carers, advocates and representatives in consultation with health and other agencies.
To ensure the delivery within financial resources available of services to meet assessed needs and outcomes.
To maintain an effective system for coordination, monitoring and reviewing support plans and service standards, to identify gaps in service or unmet need and advise line manager and commissioners.

Requirements:

Social work degree or equivalent.
Member of the PVG scheme.
Registered with Scotland Social Service Council (SSSC).
Knowledge of theory and practice of care assessment, planning and detailed knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation and its application.
Supervisory skills, as may supervise students, trainees, support staff and volunteers.
Analytic, planning and communication skills.

If you have any further questions, or wish to apply for this role then please contact Jacob on (phone number removed) or via email otherwise Apply Below and I will be in touch soon.

Do you know anyone that may be interested in this role? A £300 referral bonus is available -
subject to Ts and Cs.

Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.

Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffing