Overview
Job Category: Social Care Qualified
Job location: County Hall, High Street, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 1UD, Isle of Wight Council
Hours per week: 37
Start date: Immediate start
Salary: £32.00 per hour
Overview
This role will be located on the Isle of Wight - working face to face with adults in the community. Candidates will need their own vehicle to reach our rural client base. There will be a travel allowance to compensate for bringing a car across to the Island each week.
Responsibilities
* Carry out reviews and reassessments of adults in our community.
* To facilitate and support individuals to complete a needs assessment using a strengths-based approach, which focuses on the skills and abilities, considers their networks of support both within families and the wider community.
* To consider approaches / early interventions which delay or prevent the development of needs in individuals, such as through universal services in the community, specific preventative services and information / advice on services available locally.
* To support individuals in the development of independence plans using a person cantered approach in liaison with statutory and non-statutory / voluntary agencies, utilising a wide range of tools and options available to support the person in determining their own outcomes and how they could be met.
* To consult and work effectively with other professionals in order to identify and meet service user / carers needs, positively contributing to the achievement of joint working practices.
* To undertake Safeguarding enquiries and establish protection plans. To undertake safeguarding reviews and to ensure all recording is accurate and timely.
* To assess and manage risk to individuals, families, carers, groups, communities, self and colleagues.
* Apply policies, procedures, codes of conduct and practice in a range of settings and locations as required.
* Undertake statutory duties under the Care Act 2014, Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act and other legislation and guidance.
* Promote multi-disciplinary working partnerships, sometimes acting as a liaison between the council and other health and social care partners.
* Maintain a positive and professional attitude and approach that will enhance the professionalism, quality of service and image of the council.
Qualifications and Requirements
* Qualified and experienced social workers to join our team.
* Experience working with adults in a social work capacity is essential.
* Own vehicle and ability to work on the Isle of Wight full time.
* Easy links via car across the Solent to the Island from Southampton, Fishbourne and Lymington.
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