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Social Worker Band 5/6

Job description

MPA Recruitment Armagh are working on behalf of our client to recruit a Band 5/6 Social workers within the local Health & Social Care Trusts in the Newry area.

Job Description:

  • To deliver a Social Work Service to individual clients/families/groups in a hospital or community setting.

  • To devise appropriate packages of care, which effectively harness statutory, voluntary, community and family resources to compliment and supplement the services provided.

  • Responsibility for managing an allocated workload and establishing priorities within it.

  • To participate fully in the assessment of clients’ need within the Programme of Care.

  • To participate in multi-disciplinary assessment of clients need, in the development of care plans, and the performance of the Named Worker function.

  • To review all clients on a systematic basis in order to re-assess levels of need, and appropriateness of service, at all times seeking the views of clients, and where appropriate carers.

  • Liaison with other professional staff and agencies in the interests of the client.

  • At all times demonstrate practice which reflects the CORE values of compassion, openness, respect and excellence.

Qualifications/Experience:

  • Hold recognised Professional Social Work qualification (CQSW/ Dip SW/ CSS).

  • Hold appropriate NISCC registration.

  • Hold a full current driving license valid for use in the UK and have access to a car.

  • Must be willing to complete an access ni check

Hours of work

  • 37.5 hours

  • Monday - Friday 9am-5pm

Temporary ongoing

Salary: £12.74-£16.04 per hour