Role: Social Worker Adult
Contract: Temp
Grade: M1 higher
Connect2Luton are excited to recruit a Social Worker on behalf of Luton Borough Council within their people department!
About the Role
The Adult Social Care Division exists to promote the independence, inclusion and well-being of all adults with social care needs.
As a Social Worker you will be responsible to:
1. Undertaking statutory duties under the Care Act 2014, Mental Health Act 1983 and Mental Capacity Act 2005, other legislation and guidance relating to service users and carers and maintaining professional registration.
2. Overseeing a duty role as necessary and prioritising level of intervention (including allocating initial assessments to social care staff)
3. Keeping appropriate case records, statistics and information utilising Council computer case recording systems, and other IT systems where required.
4. Providing reports for Court and other purposes, meeting the needs of internal/external agencies, and complying with Luton Borough Council Policies and Procedures
5. Working with other professionals and partners to achieve effective joint working through initiatives that require a multi-agency approach, participating in and organising and chairing multi agency meetings.
6. Undertaking training and keeping up to date to with legislative chang...