A Local Authority service in Gloucester urgently requires an administrator to work in support of the social workers within Social Services. The position is on an initial 6 month basis and offers excellent rates of pay and benefits. It is essential for this position that the candidate has a full driving license and previous administration experience. It is desirable that the applicant has experience of the health and social care sector but applicants from other backgrounds will be considered. On a day to day basis the successful applicant would be proof reading documents, taking notes, attending meetings and typing documents. This will be in a mobile support capacity. To apply please contact Mark Hobbins on 01772555530

A Local Authority service in Gloucester urgently requires an administrator to work in support of the social workers within Social Services. The position is on an initial 6 month basis and offers excellent rates of pay and benefits. It is essential for this position that the candidate has a full driving license and previous administration experience. It is desirable that the applicant has experience of the health and social care sector but applicants from other backgrounds will be considered. On a day to day basis the successful applicant would be proof reading documents, taking notes, attending meetings and typing documents. This will be in a mobile support capacity. To apply please contact Mark Hobbins on 01772555530

Qualified Social Worker with experience in working with adults for the reviews team. To deliver exceptional social care to adult service users and their carers within a defined budget, enabling them to take their own decisions. To ensure equality of access to services, promoting independence and choice at all times. To ensure the maintenance of high and professional standards, taking initiative and working flexibly and creatively. To work flexibly and creatively within a team of colleagues committed to realising the vision. To provide an excellent assessment, care planning, care management and Social Work service to all users in either a community or hospital setting. To operate within an agreed performance management and budgetary framework. Main Duties and Responsibilities To undertake complex, needs led assessments that empower service users and their carers; promoting their independence whilst concentrating on their abilities rather than impairments. To involve users and carers in all aspects of the setting up of their care packages. To provide a comprehensive, outcome-focused care management service to users. To deliver best practice in a workload consisting of complex and diverse cases, managing risk whilst promoting time limited care by application and understanding of relevant legislation and best practice guidance. To undertake any other duties or responsibilities as required. Skills : IT literate (MS OFfice pref FW-i) Ability to work in a busy environment and manage a large workload. DipSW or equivalent GSCC registered