Job Description
3 Month Contract With A Local Authority
Job Purpose
To provide high-quality social work services to adults with care and support needs, their carers, and families. The role involves conducting strengths-based assessments, developing personalised support plans, promoting independence, and ensuring safeguarding in line with statutory frameworks such as the Care Act 2014. Social Workers will work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams to improve wellbeing and enable service users to make informed choices about their support.
Key Responsibilities
* Conduct strengths-based assessments using Care Act wellbeing principles.
* Develop personalised support plans with clear, achievable outcomes.
* Promote preventative activities, community resources, and telecare solutions.
* Work collaboratively across health and social care services for smooth transitions.
* Manage caseloads under supervision, ensuring financial and service delivery considerations.
* Identify, assess, and respond to safeguarding concerns in line with statutory duties.
* Lead/co-ordinate safeguarding adult cases and prepare reports for meetings and court.
* Apply Mental Capacity Act, DoLS, and best interest assessments where appropriate.
* Maintain accurate, comprehensive records on assessments, plans, and contacts.
* Monitor and report progress against performance objectives.
* Ensure all documentation is accessible to relevant stakeholders.
* Work effectively with service users, carers, and a range of professionals.
* Present complex information sensitively and appropriately.
* Actively promote equality, diversity, and inclusion in practice.
Requirements
* Recognised Social Work degree, DipSW, or CQSW.
* Social Work England registration.
* Enhanced DBS check.
* Strong knowledge of Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act/DoLS, safeguarding procedures, and Making Safeguarding Personal.
* Understanding of adults with long-term conditions and complex needs.
* Experience with personalised support planning, risk assessment, and multi-agency working.
* IT proficiency: case management systems, Microsoft Office, databases.
Additional Information
* bi-Weekly Payments