Social Worker - DAWS
Job Introduction
Do you want to help build a brighter future for communities and individuals in Central London doing a highly rewarding job? Turning Point is investing in the development of the Social Work role within recovery services to provide a Social Work lens to working with safeguarding and complexity. Our established Social Work Team works across children and adults social care in Central London with specialist supervision and support from our Lead Social Worker to provide recovery services to some of the most vulnerable people in our community. In terms of this role we will discuss with the successful candidate the balance of adult/ children’s social work focus that is most mutually beneficial.
As a Social Worker we offer a starting salary of £34,335 + £3,633 IWL rising each year in line with our pay progression salary bands, rising to £40,167 + £3,633 ILW per year. (Dependent on experience you may be offered a starting salary above the initial starting salary).
You will have opportunities to progress your career with a structured learning journey and clearly defined career pathways that will enable you to achieve your long-term goals and work to your strengths.
Whether you are looking to progress into a management and leadership role or to be a specialist in your field, at Turning point we will support and encourage you on your career journey.
Role Responsibility
Duties will include:
- Holding a caseload of complex clients working with them and their families to help them achieve their recovery goals.
- Acting as the Designated Safeguarding Lead within your part of the service under the supervision of the service safeguarding lead
- Leading on the development of our pathways with adult and children’s social care to ensure that our statutory partners have access to specialist recovery consultation and support.
- Taking on a leadership role in the day to day running of the service
We will accept applications from social workers of varying experience and will support and will provide training to fully perform the wider functions of the role. Knowledge of drug and alcohol recovery is an advantage but not required- you can learn that here- rather we are looking for a candidate with a deep understanding of safeguarding, complexity and a commitment to person centred practice.
You will work in a multidisciplinary team alongside doctors, nurses, psychologists, allied health care professionals, recovery workers and peer mentors.
The Ideal Candidate
You’ll have an understanding of safeguarding and complexity and the challenges and opportunities for individuals in need. We recognise that many social workers have transferrable skills from other social work sectors and will support you to gain expertise in recovery work. The social worker role at Turning Point is varied, so flexibility and an ability to work dynamically on a one to one and group basis will be vital but we can help to shape these skills where needed. We also look for candidates with excellent communication skills with both service users and also with staff and who share our values as an organisation. We especially value individuals with lived experience.
We value individual creativity and initiative and you will be fully involved in identifying opportunities to improve the quality of our services and the service user experience. Your ideas will be listened to and your suggestions implemented wherever possible. You will be supported in your role by extensive training to help develop your skills. Our learning culture encourages everyone to stay on top of the latest developments in their field and helps drive service improvement.
About us
What Benefits Will I Receive?
We know reward looks different to each person and so whether its ways to make your money go further, a culture supporting recognition and celebration, or opportunities to boost your career – we want to support you in every way we can with our total reward package that includes:
- Comprehensive learning and development opportunities so we can invest in your future – we’re proud to have a silver accreditation from Investors in People. Choose from our range of courses to gain recognised qualifications
- 31 days’ paid holiday a year, increasing with each year of service up to 33 days. Plus the option to buy additional holidays and spread the cost
- An exclusive discounts hub for TP colleagues, to help make your money go further – including high street shopping, pubs and restaurants, mobile phones, gym memberships, and much more. You’ll also have access to the Blue Light Card, for even more discounts and savings!
- Flexible working solutions to support your work-life balance
- Life Assurance of up to 3x annual salary and a competitive Pension Scheme to support your savings and security
- Access to our Rightsteps Therapy service – free, confidential telephone based counselling sessions, access to an online wellbeing platform, and a Financial Education hub to support your total wellbeing
- A 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme including a Digital GP, legal advice and more – all free to you and your immediate family
- Recognition awards to recognise colleagues’ inspirational work and dedication, as well as Long Service bonuses to celebrate your commitment to us
- Flexible benefit options including a Cycle to Work scheme and interest-free Season Ticket Loans
- A £300 bonus if you successfully refer a friend as a new colleague through our Refer a Friend scheme, as a thanks from us!
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.
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