Social Worker | Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 03 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £37,338 - £44,962 per annum, pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 03 August 2025 |
| Location: | Balby, DN4 8QH |
| Company: | Rotherham Doncaster & South Humber NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7318036/376-DCGM-0199 |
Summary
To work as a member of a multi–disciplinary team assessing social needs on an individual and group basis for peoplewith learning difficulties and/or autism who are currently accessing services from Amber Lodge Low secure unit.
• Communicates effectively in an MDT setting and promotes strengths based human rights-based practice and the social model of Learning disabilities/mental health. Is adapt at communicating internally and across organisations in relation to safeguarding both in terms of child protection, vulnerable adults and complex cases.
• Regularly communicates with a wide range of other statutory and voluntary sector professionals. Produces reports for legal processes as part of duties in respect or the Mental Health Act, Care Act and Mental Capacity Act.
• Is able to assess and manages risk, support in relation to personal budgets, home care and where required undertake referrals and admissions to care, using a strengths-based approach to assisting those who use care and support services to meet their goals.
• Support and provide information and assessment to carers.
• Understands the needs of those accessing Amber Lodge
• Undertakes strength based assessments of individuals social care needs within a legislative and governance framework.
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.
We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.
We are dedicated to the development of our our people and hold a learning half day every month for our colleagues.
We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:
https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/
To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:
https://workwithrdash.co.uk/
We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:
https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q
The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook
Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role
This advert closes on Friday 18 Jul 2025
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