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Social Work Assistant Location: Oakleaf, Northampton Hours: 30 hour per week Salary: £14.06 per hour The Oakleaf Group is firmly established as one of the leading providers of rehabilitation services for men who have a brain injury or who suffer from other neurological conditions. We are seeking a compassionate and proactive Social Work Assistant to join our dedicated team. In this vital role, you will support our qualified social worker in delivering high- quality person centred care and support to individuals with brain injuries. The role involves working closely with residents, their families, external funders and professionals, and Oakleaf's multidisciplinary team to ensure effective communication, and smooth transitions in and out of the service. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone with a passion for care and desire to support individuals and fulfilling lives. Key Responsibilities: Allocated tasks given by the Social Worker. Support residents and families throughout the rehabilitation journey, ensuring their social needs and concerns are heard and addressed. Guiding them through the care pathways that are available upon discharge. Supporting residents or family members with advice or practical action in regards to benefits or housing applications. Supporting residents to access their finances e.g. visit to the bank or supporting them to call their bank or benefit provider. Essential Requirements: Full UK driving licence and access to a car for work purposes. Strong organisational and administrative skills, with the ability to prioritise and manage workload effectively. Proactive and self-motivated, with the ability to work independently as well as part of a team. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage confidently with residents, families, professionals, and external funders Rewards & Benefits: Access to a wide range of free online courses for all staff on a variety of topics for self-development of your career Free DBS Check Free Employee Assistance Programme CareTech Foundation - Opportunity to apply for family and friend's grants Who we are! The CareTech Group; established in 1993, and is one of the largest providers of specialist social care services supporting 5000 adults with a wide range of needs in more than 550 services across the UK. Committed to the highest standards of care and governance, we provide innovative care pathways for vulnerable people to live in community settings. We support people to take control of their lives - this could be finding employment, having an active social life, learning new skills or building self-confidence. Successful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced DBS disclosure prior to commencement of employment, the disclosure expense will be met by the employer. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to contact every applicant. We will be in touch 7-10 days after receipt of your CV if progressing your application to the next stage. Some of our roles require male or female employees only, where this is indicated it is a genuine occupational requirement, in accordance with the Equality Act 2010. The Caretech Group is a Sponsored Employer but our sponsorship programme is currently full. Please only apply if you have an existing right-to-work in the UK that doesn't require sponsorship and you are not currently under an existing sponsorship.

Locum Adult Social Workers - Community Learning Disability Team Swansea City and County Council 3-Month Temporary Contract Full Time (37 hours per week) Hybrid Working Swansea City and County Council is currently seeking two dedicated and experienced Locum Social Workers to join Adult Services. These full-time positions offer a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the wellbeing of adults with learning disabilities in the community, while working within a supportive and forward-thinking local authority. Available Roles: 1 x Social Worker - Transitions Team 1 x Social Worker - Adults Team (Both roles are within the Community Learning Disability Team) Role Overview: You will be responsible for providing high-quality statutory social work with adults with learning disabilities and/or those in transition to adult services. The roles will involve: Undertaking assessments and reviews under relevant legislation Supporting safeguarding and welfare interventions Working in a multi-disciplinary setting to promote independence, inclusion and person-centred planning Maintaining accurate and timely records using the WCCIS system These are hybrid positions with an expectation to work from home, the Guildhall in Swansea and undertake face-to-face visits as required. This will include safeguarding and welfare assessments in the community. Qualified Social Worker status and current registration with Social Care Wales Experience in adult social work ideally within learning disabilities or transitions Strong working knowledge of relevant legislation (e.g. Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014) Familiarity with WCCIS is highly advantageous Ability to work flexibly and travel to appointments within the Swansea area Swansea City and County Council is committed to improving outcomes for vulnerable adults through collaborative, compassionate and person-centred practice. You'll join a motivated and professional team that values integrity, accountability and innovation.If you are an experienced social worker who is ready to hit the ground running and are either local to Swansea or prepared to travel we'd love to hear from you!