Your new companySandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is a forward-thinking council, who pride themselves on supporting the local borough and communities, putting the population of Sandwell at the heart of its development and future plans. Sandwell have a number of prestigious developed offices across the borough, giving you the environmental motivation to perform the best at your job.

Your new roleSandwell Metropolitan Borough are looking for 8 full-time qualified, experienced and competent social workers to work in a busy safeguarding team. You will be required to support the team in responding to safeguarding referrals relating to Sandwell residents. The safeguarding team is a busy team, and you must demonstrate a sound knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation and guidance, having applied safeguarding procedures in your practice. The service aims to improve the outcomes of residents in Sandwell by;

• Working with vulnerable adults and carers, helping them to achieve ambitions, helping them to do things for themselves, take control over their lives as much as possible, building relationships and networks that maintain their independence.
• Providing a service that flexibly meets the needs of service users within budgetary constraints.
• Focusing on the customer's outcomes will also contribute to the strategic outcomes of Sandwell MBC and partner organisations.

What you'll need to succeedTo be successful you will require, a Social Work qualification (BA Social Work, CQSW, DipSW, CSS or CCETSW approved equivalent). Current professional registration with Social Work England and a minimum of 2 years experience working with adults in a Social work position. Good assessment skills and knowledge of legislation that underpin Social Work

What you'll get in returnWorking with Hays, you will receive a bespoke specialist recruitment service with your own personal consultant. In addition, you will receive:

• Lifelong career partner with over 16 years of recruitment expertise
• Specialist in Adult Social Work Recruitment
• Recruitment partner for Birmingham, Sandwell, Solihull and Coventry Councils
• Exclusive access to the latest Qualified Social work vacancies
• Helping you upskill through our My Learning platform, network forums and resources
• Transparency on timesheet/payroll platform - Option to be paid PAYE or Umbrella Ltd
• Support for CV writing and interview skills
• *£250 reward for referring another Qualified Social Worker, who we then place.
• You will be offered a competitive salary, but this is dependent on experience.

What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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