1. Undertake a range of tasks which could include investigation of adult safeguarding issues, carrying out assessments of need, analysis and planning, assessing and managing risk, commissioning support and reviewing. 2. Identify and appropriately report children and adult safeguarding concerns, liaising with key agencies to gather information and acting as Investigating Officer as delegated. 3. Work with a range of legal interventions and departmental policies and procedures to support outcome-based planning for adults. 4. Work directly with adults in need, carers, families and their communities to support people to make informed decisions and choices, empowering them to express needs and participate in the decision-making process. 5. Work with partner agencies and adults in need and their carers and families to enable them to build networks of community support and maintain their independence for as long as possible. 6. Maintain good case recording and present reports to panels and in court as appropriate. 7. Contribute to the learning of social work students, newly qualified social workers and other team members, for example through group supervisions and mentoring. 8. Evidence ongoing commitment to continuous professional development and undertake relevant training in line with the Professional Capability Framework. Mental Health addendum 9. In addition to the tasks outlined above, Social Workers working in Mental Health Services will also be required to do the following: 10. To train as an Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) two years after successful completion of the formal ASYE programme. 11. To act as an AMHP and contribute to AMHP rotas as required. This may involve continuing to work after 5pm on duty days. 12. To complete relevant training in order to provide practice placements for AMHP students in training.