Description
The job itself
professional with solid experience and a genuine commitment to supporting adults in the community.
Supervisory or mentoring experience is essential, as you’ll help shape practice, support colleagues, and foster a positive, learning-focused team culture.
What you’ll be doing:
1. Working within the Care Act 2014 framework.
2. Carrying out person-centred assessments in community and hospital settings
3. Undertaking court work, including preparing reports, presenting evidence, and working within legal frameworks to support safeguarding and best outcomes for individual.
4. Co-producing care and support plans, and reviewing outcomes
5. Participating in the duty rota to respond to urgent and complex situations
What you’ll bring:
6. A strong understanding of adult social care legislation, including the Mental Capacity Act 2005, Care Act 2014, and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards
7. Excellent communication and time management skills
8. Strong IT and written skills to maintain accurate records and support performance monitoring
9. A flexible, proactive approach to working under pressure
10. A full driving licence—essential due to the wide geographical area covered (mileage allowance provided)
What we offer:
11. A comprehensive induction
12. Regular supervision and development reviews
13. Ongoing training and career development opportunities
14. A supportive team culture focused on growth, quality, and innovation
Our team currently operates Monday to Friday, but we’re actively exploring a move to seven-day working to better meet the needs of our community.
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details. We welcome your application if you meet the essential criteria outlined.
Please note you must hold a social work qualification and be registered with Social Work England to apply for this role.