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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