Our client, Liverpool City Council, is looking for an Experienced Adult Social Worker to join their Neighbourhood team.
Main Area of Responsibility
1. Hold and effectively manage a complex and varied caseload with appropriate supervision, guidance and support, reflecting the function of the team and Adult Social Care in accordance with policy, procedures, guidance and legislation.
2. Undertake work within legislative frameworks including the preparation of written reports, statements and representations to the judiciary at Court hearings and applications to the Court of Protection.
3. Accountable for complex decision making and risk management in relation to caseloads ensuring professional judgement, evidence-based tools, critical reflection and analysis to inform this.
4. Communicate skilfully and confidently in complex or high-risk situations.
5. Attend and represent the department at a range of multi-disciplinary forums and undertaking the role of Chair as required.
6. Undertake direct work with service users, carers and families in line with interagency safeguarding adults' policy and procedures.
7. To make appropriate assessment and act as care navigator for the individuals presenting with eligible social care needs within appropriate time limits and in collaboration with health and other agencies.
8. To plan relevant responses to meet individual needs in collaboration with carers, advoca...