About the role
Rutland County Council, ranked as a top performing local authority in England for Adult Social Care, is offering two Social Worker positions in the Adult Social Care Contact and Response Team. Both roles are part of a supportive multidisciplinary team that provides advice, triage, assessment and short‑term intervention to adults who may require support.
Job Details
* Full‑time Social Worker – 2‑year fixed‑term contract, 37 hours per week.
* Part‑time Social Worker – maternity cover for 12 months, 26.25 hours per week.
Duties
* Undertake Care Act assessments and develop outcome‑focused support plans.
* Provide information, advice and signposting to individuals, carers and professionals.
* Triage referrals and contribute to timely decision‑making within a busy front‑door service.
* Complete Mental Capacity Assessments, Best‑Interest decisions and Decision Support Tools.
* Identify and respond to safeguarding concerns, following Rutland safeguarding procedures.
* Facilitate the use of personal budgets and direct payments.
* Work collaboratively with health colleagues and other partner agencies.
* Maintain accurate and high‑quality case recording in line with service standards.
Qualifications
* Qualified to at least Level 2 and registered with Social Work England.
* Experienced and reflective.
* Confident working within a front‑door Adult Social Care Service.
* Able to make timely and proportionate decisions to support adults.
* Able to manage risk effectively.
Benefits
* Flexible working arrangements.
* Local Government Pension scheme.
* Generous annual leave.
* Opportunities to learn and develop your career.
* Supportive management and a strong culture of reflective practice.
Rutland County Council is committed to Equality and Diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Everyone at Rutland County Council has a responsibility for, and is committed to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and for ensuring that they are protected from harm.
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