Job Title: Adult Social Worker – Community Team – Newquay
Location: Newquay/Cornwall
Pay Rate: £32 per hour
Job Description:
Adult social care in Cornwall is evolving, seeking innovative professionals to develop a top-tier model. Ideal candidates are passionate advocates for independence and person-centred care. They should be resilient, trustworthy, promote self-learning, adhere to practice standards, and support team growth through sharing expertise.
* Collaborate with team members and multi-disciplinary teams from other agencies to meet the needs of vulnerable adults, operating effectively within the team and being able to travel to required locations.
* Ensure the views and wishes of individuals and carers are central to all decision-making, including completing MCA and Best Interest assessments. Attend hearings and complete COP applications if required.
* Protect adults in need of support services in line with legal requirements, including safeguarding enquiries and self-neglect interventions.
* Promote independence, prevention, re-ablement, and self-determination, facilitating effective communication with families, carers, individuals, and other agencies.
* Must be based within travel distance of Watergate PCN or able to travel daily to the area.
Requirements:
You must be a qualified social worker with a Social Work Degree, Dip. SW, or equivalent, registered with Social Work England, and possess:
* Expert knowledge of relevant legislation, social work theory, policy, and principles, demonstrated in practice.
* Experience in social care with a strengths-based approach.
* Ability to assess complex needs, risks, and strengths.
* Skill in recognizing and responding to resistance, ambivalence, or cooperation issues, and delivering difficult messages.
* Ability to build strong professional relationships within a multidisciplinary setting.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Additional Benefits:
* Twice weekly payroll
* Free DBS and compliance services
* Access to exclusive roles not available elsewhere
* Free social work training and CPD portal
* Dedicated consultant with extensive social work knowledge
* Wide range of social work positions across the UK
* Referral bonuses: £500 for each successful referral, £250 for bringing your own job
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