3-month Contract with a Local Authority
Job Purpose
- The post holder will be part of Adult Services and will provide a high-quality and effective social work service to respond to the needs of adults carers and their families in a timely manner and within statutory guidelines. The postholder will participate in assessments care planning and safeguarding (for ASYEs this will be under the supervision of an experienced practitioner).
- All assessments and support plans will be completed in accordance with the wellbeing principles of the Care Act and in a strengths-based approach. Guidance support and supervision will be provided in line with individual s experience and capabilities.
Key Duties/Accountabilities
- Participate in the assessment of needs of residents in line with the legislative framework and Care Act wellbeing principle and thresholds and in partnership with multi-disciplinary professionals using knowledge and skills to manage risks.
- Assist in the identification of need and work towards addressing their needs for information and advice and helping them take advantage of opportunities and make choices for their support.
- Agree with service users and carers clear and achievable outcomes and devise appropriate support plans.
- Proactively promote preventative activities resources and universal services including creative Telecare solutions where appropriate to improve health and wellbeing as part of the assessment and review of support plans.
- Work collaboratively with other health mental health and social care services to ensure a smooth transition from service to service and to support the provision of preventative or longer-term services wherever appropriate.
Essential Experience Required
- Experience of carrying out comprehensive social work assessments using the Care Act wellbeing principles and being able to offer a personalized and strengths-based approach to people and carers with long-term conditions and varying levels of need and risk from diverse inner-city communities.
- Experience of providing information advice and signposting to enable them to make informed decisions.
- Experience of working in partnership with people their carers and service providers to produce personalized budgeted and outcomes-focused support plans that facilitate independence. Experience also of using Direct Payments would be advantageous.
Essential Qualification Required
- A recognized degree in Social Work DipSW or CQSW.
- A current Enhanced Criminal Records Bureau assessment.
- Social Work England Registration.
Additional information to note
- Enhanced DBS is required.
- The role closes on 12th Sept 2025 apply ASAP.
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Requirements
The post holder will be part of Adult Services and will provide a high quality and effective social work service to respond to the needs of adults, carers and their families in a timely manner and within statutory guidelines. The postholder will participate in assessments and care planning and safeguarding (for ASYEs this will be under the supervision of an experienced practitioner).
Education
A recognised degree in Social Work, DipSW or CQSW. A current Enhanced Criminal Records Bureau assessment. Social Work England Registration