Who You Are As a Social Worker, you are committed to providing a high-performing service to adults in the community, ensuring compliance with departmental policies and statutory requirements. You have the ability to work in various service areas, including Access/Older People Services, All-age Disabilities Services, Mental Health Services, and Early Intervention Services. With a focus on professional development, you progress through various roles from Newly Qualified Social Worker to Advanced Social Work Practitioner. What the job involves The role involves managing client caseloads, conducting interviews, assessing the nature of issues, and taking effective actions to resolve them. You employ social work models and techniques, maintain confidentiality, and collaborate with other council officers and agencies. As you progress, responsibilities expand to managing more complex cases, providing professional advice, supervising others, participating in court processes, and offering professional leadership. Continuous professional development and adherence to professional standards are key components of this role. Skills Professional registration with HCPC Enhanced DBS Check compliance Experience in mental health and addiction Knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and the Care Act 2014 Clear verbal and written communication skills Ability to manage and develop complex caseloads Expertise in frameworks for assessment and intervention Proven supervisory and leadership skills Capacity for critical reflection and career development Experience with court and legal processes