Post Ref: ACS130
Calderdale Adult Social Care is proud to have older people's teams to serve the people of Calderdale over the age of 65 years. We currently have an opportunity for a qualified Level 2 Social Worker to join this specialist team.
The Central team is located at the Shay Stadium in Halifax and have excellent links with the our colleagues based at Calderdale Royal Hospital and with the Elland and Hebden Bridge older people locality teams, plus other teams throughout the borough .The community team covers the North and Central areas of Halifax and also carries out assessments in out of area hospitals. We are at the exciting point in the development in adult services and the successful candidate will have opportunity to shape practice to deliver improvements for those who use our services.
We actively promote the team as a learning environment which ensures quality standards are maintained and we are up-to-date and responsive to new developments that impact upon the lives of individuals in the local community.
The Older Peoples Team works tirelessly with individuals, their families, carers and other professionals to uphold human rights.
Social Workers receive Continuous Professional Development.
This is an exciting opportunity for Social Workers who are committed to the values of the profession and who work to uphold human rights for all. Applications will be considered from those who hold the relevant qualification and are registered with the HCPC.
Download: Role Profile
Closing Date: Sunday, 30th September 2018.
For further information please contact Sharon Bent on 01422 393392 or Yasmeen Akhtar on 393943.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. Applicants to posts that are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act will require a DBS from the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed.