Adult Social Worker Learning Disability
Job Summary
Liquid Personnel is currently recruiting an experienced Adult Social Worker to join the Learning Disability Team at Somerset.
Responsibleforacaseloadofvaryingcomplexitycommensuratewithabilityand qualifications receiving and responding to referrals from various sources.
Responsibilities:
- CommunityCareintegratedcareprogrammeapproachandriskassessmenttowork to protect the safety and protection of individuals.
- Statutoryreviewsandcomplywithappropriatelegislationpolicyandprocedures.
- Assessclientneedsinconsultationwiththemandwithotherprofessionalsandagree levels of support.
- Theneedtoengagewith peoplerefusingaservicewho areat risktoselfor others.
- Theneedforsensitivenegotiationwhenassessingserviceusersandcarerswhere there is conflict or lack of insight.
- Effectivelymanagepeoplepresentingincrisisneedingaquickresolutionusing relevant legislation and resources.
- Statutoryresponsibilityfortheassessmentofcarers(includingyoungcarers)needs and the formulation of a carers care pl
Requirements:
- Professional Qualification:A recognised professional qualification in social work such as an MA BA BSc in Social Work Diploma in Social Work or CQSW (Certificate of Qualification in Social Work).
- Registration:Must be registered with Social Work England the regulatory body for social workers in England.
- Experience:2 years post qualified experience as an adult social worker in a statutory setting.
- Knowledge of Legislation:Thorough understanding of relevant legislation such as the Care Act 2014 and the Mental Capacity Act 2005.
- Skills:Strong assessment and analysis skills as well as the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Driving Licence:A full UK driving licence and access to a car are often required for client visits.
Why Liquid Personnel
- Free DBS and compliance service
- Twice weekly payroll and Faster Pay service getting you paid more quickly
- Access to exclusive roles that arent available from other agencies
- Free access to Liquids exclusive social work training and CPD portal
- Your own dedicated consultant with extensive social work knowledge
- Access to a wide selection of social work positions across the UK
- Refer a Friend bonus get 500 for each social worker you refer who we successfully place*
- Find your own job bonus get 250 for bringing your own position to us *
Liquid Personnel is an equal opportunities employer. Liquid Personnel Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. * Terms and conditions apply to our bonus schemes.
Reasonable Adjustments:
If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace please highlight this at the earliest opportunity by contacting our team. With this information we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.
We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of the Code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England based on the World Health Organisation (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.
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