Social Worker Adults

Dorset - UK

Monthly Salary: £ 24 - 24

Experience Required: 4-5years

Posted on: 15 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

6 months contract with a Local Authority

Job Summary:

Locum Adult Social Worker within the East Dorset Locality Team supporting adults in the community with a range of care and support needs.

Responsible for managing complex adult social care cases delivering strengths-based assessments and outcome-focused support planning.

Working within a local authority environment applying relevant legislation including the Care Act Mental Capacity Act and safeguarding frameworks.

Role involves community-based work hybrid working and regular office attendance in Ferndown.

Focused on promoting independence managing risk and achieving positive outcomes for adults and carers.

Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):

Complete strengths-based Care Act assessments reviews and personalised support plans.

Manage a complex caseload of adults with varying levels of need and risk.

Undertake community visits and home assessments across the East Dorset locality.

Lead and contribute to Court of Protection work including capacity assessments Best Interest decisions and report writing.

Undertake and support safeguarding enquiries applying Making Safeguarding Personal principles.

Assess and manage risk implementing proportionate and legally compliant interventions.

Work collaboratively with health professionals carers families and partner agencies.

Provide information advice and signposting to promote independence and prevent escalation of needs.

Monitor review and evaluate the effectiveness of care and support plans.

Maintain high-quality timely case recording in line with local authority standards.

Attend supervision team meetings and case discussions as required.

Work flexibly within a hybrid working model attending the office a minimum of two days per week.

Ensure practice reflects equality diversity and inclusion principles.

Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation policy and best practice.

Contribute positively to team working and service delivery within Adult Social Care.

Skills/Experience:

Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration.

Significant experience working within Adult Social Care ideally in a local authority setting.

Strong working knowledge of the Care Act 2014 Mental Capacity Act and adult safeguarding legislation.

Proven experience managing complex adult cases.

Essential experience completing Court of Protection assessments and reports.

Confident in undertaking community-based social work including home visits.

Strong assessment analytical and risk management skills.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to work autonomously while contributing effectively to a locality team.

Experience using electronic case management systems.

Organised resilient and able to prioritise workload effectively.

Additional Information:

Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration.

Location: Ferndown Dorset.

Hours: 37 hours per week.

Working Pattern: Hybrid (minimum 2 days per week in the office).

An Enhanced DBS check is required.

Required Skills:

Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration. Significant experience working within Adult Social Care ideally in a local authority setting. Strong working knowledge of the Care Act 2014 Mental Capacity Act and adult safeguarding legislation. Proven experience managing complex adult cases. Essential experience completing Court of Protection assessments and reports. Confident in undertaking community-based social work including home visits. Strong assessment analytical and risk management skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work autonomously while contributing effectively to a locality team. Experience using electronic case management systems. Organised resilient and able to prioritise workload effectively.

Required Education:

Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England Enhanced DBS check is required.

6 months contract with a Local Authority Job Summary: Locum Adult Social Worker within the East Dorset Locality Team supporting adults in the community with a range of care and support needs. Responsible for managing complex adult social care cases delivering strengths-based assessments and outcome-...