Job summary
In our Adult Social Care Hub, we support our most vulnerable residents to get their lives firmly on track using a strength-based approach, keeping the person at the heart of everything we do.
Its why our Social Workers have the time to get to know everyone they work with. Put simply, we work with people to change lives for the better and be as independent as they can.
We have a strong focus on integrated working with our partners to deliver holistic and seamless support when people need it.
We are proud of the care we give and the services we provide to local people.
We currently have vacancies for experienced and motivated Social Workers within the Adult Social Care Hub who can respond to general enquiries and crisis situations.
Main duties of the job
You will be supported to carry out the following duties, responsibilities and training
1. Manage a caseload, organising and prioritising the workload effectively, with regular supervision and guidance.
2. To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, connecting people and their families to their community and social networks enabling them to live within their own communities.
3. To work collaboratively with multidisciplinary colleagues to ensure people have the right care, at the right time, in the right place.
4. To take a strengths-based approach to support people to live the best life they can and reduce dependence on long term care.
5. To support in delivering and maintaining high standards of performance across the service.
6. To work within allocated resources as set out in our scheme of delegation.
7. To take an evidence-based approach to practice.
8. Take an active part in your own supervision and appraisal in accordance with the departmental supervision policy and council's appraisal policy.
9. Take responsibility for your own learning, including mandatory and recommended training.
10. To lead on specific areas of work as required.
About us
What its like working in our team
Our Adult Social Care service is composed of highly professional and supportive multidisciplinary teams. We have a can do and no wrong door ethos. Our social care teams work together as one service and go the extra mile to ensure our residents have the right support.
We work closely with health and other partners to ensure that people dont go into hospital when they dont need to, and if they do that they are there only if they need to be and can return home as quickly and safely as possible.
We have a range of Early Intervention and rehabilitation services that focus on keeping people in their own homes.
We have regular multidisciplinary forums, meaning our residents can have easy access to health and social care services that talk to each other, to provide holistic support when needed.
We know there can be pressures working in Adult Social Care, so we make sure our staff are well supported. You will receive regular supervision and access to training. We have a strong focus on supporting our staff to learn, grow and develop to achieve their potential. We listen to our social care staff about the best way to deliver our services and encourage feedback and suggestions on how we can do things better together.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be supported to carry out the following duties, responsibilities and training
11. Manage a caseload, organising and prioritising the workload effectively, with regular supervision and guidance.
12. To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, connecting people and their families to their community and social networks enabling them to live within their own communities.
13. To work collaboratively with multidisciplinary colleagues to ensure people have the right care, at the right time, in the right place.
14. To take a strengths-based approach to support people to live the best life they can and reduce dependence on long term care.
15. To support in delivering and maintaining high standards of performance across the service.
16. To work within allocated resources as set out in our scheme of delegation.
17. To take an evidence-based approach to practice.
18. Take an active part in your own supervision and appraisal in accordance with the departmental supervision policy and council's appraisal policy.
19. Take responsibility for your own learning, including mandatory and recommended training.
20. To lead on specific areas of work as required.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
21. We are looking for qualified Social Workers registered with Social Work England. You will have at least two years post qualifying experience in statutory social services, usually in a local authority setting. Youll need to demonstrate excellent knowledge of best practice and legislation. You will be motivated and have a professional and can-do attitude.
Desirable
22. Safeguarding Level 3 and Best Interest Assessor