Job Title: Social Worker – D2A/Safeguarding Team
Location: Wolverhampton
Pay Rate: £ 33.30/per hour
Liquid Personnel is seeking an experienced social worker to join their Discharge to Assess (D2A) and Safeguarding Team. This role involves leading and managing safeguarding processes to protect and promote the well-being of adults at risk, children, carers, family members, and vulnerable individuals. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering high-quality safeguarding practices and driving continuous improvement within the team.
Responsibilities:
* Caseload Management:Manage a diverse caseload of safeguarding cases, prioritizing based on urgency and need, ensuring timely interventions and support.
* Safeguarding:Identify and respond to safeguarding concerns, conducting investigations, and implementing protection plans to ensure the safety of vulnerable individuals.
* D2A Function:Undertake the Discharge to Assess function, ensuring smooth transitions from hospital to home or other care settings, evaluating needs and coordinating care plans.
* Multi-Disciplinary Collaboration:Collaborate with a range of professionals, including healthcare providers, therapists, and community organizations, to provide holistic support.
* Strategy Meetings:Chair multi-agency Strategy Meetings, Adult Protection Case Conferences, and other professional meetings as required.
* Crisis Intervention:Provide immediate support and intervention in crisis situations, working to stabilize and support individuals and their families.
* Record Keeping:Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of assessments, care plans, and interventions, ensuring compliance with legal and organizational standards.
* Care Planning:Develop, implement, and review personalized care plans in collaboration with individuals, their families, and other professionals to meet their needs.
* Knowledge Sharing:Ensure the transfer of knowledge and sharing of best practices across the team, Adult Services, and partner agencies.
Benefits:
* Diverse Experience:Work with a broad range of individuals, providing opportunities to develop your skills in different areas of social work.
* Holistic Support:Focus on supporting the personal, social care, and health outcomes of individuals, making a significant impact on their lives.
* Professional Development:Opportunities for continuous learning and professional growth, collaborating with other professionals to enhance your knowledge and expertise.
* Community Impact:Play a crucial role in the community by supporting vulnerable individuals, helping them achieve greater independence and well-being.
* Supportive Environment:Comprehensive support, including assessments and tailored care plans, ensuring you have the resources needed to effectively support your clients.
* Career Progression:Opportunities for career advancement within the service, allowing you to take on more responsibilities and leadership roles as you gain experience.
Qualifications and Experience:
* Professional Qualification:A recognized professional qualification in social work, such as an MA, BA, BSc in Social Work, Diploma in Social Work, or CQSW.
* Registration:Must be registered with Social Work England, the regulatory body for social workers in England.
* Experience:Significant experience in delivering social work services to vulnerable adults, including those with complex needs.
* Knowledge of Legislation:Thorough understanding of relevant legislation, such as the Care Act 2014 and the Mental Capacity Act 2005.
* Skills:Strong assessment and analysis skills, as well as the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
* Driving Licence:A full UK driving licence and access to a car are often required for client visits.
Why Liquid Personnel?
* New ‘Faster Pay’ service getting you paid more quickly
* Twice weekly payroll
* Free DBS and compliance service
* Access to exclusive roles that aren’t available from other agencies
* Free access to Liquid’s exclusive social work training and CPD portal
* Your own dedicated consultant with extensive social work knowledge
* Access to a wide selection of social work positions across the UK
* “Refer a Friend” bonus – get £500 for each social worker you refer who we successfully place*
* “Find your own job” bonus – get £250 for bringing your own position to us *
Liquid Personnel is an equal opportunities employer. Liquid Personnel Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. * Terms and conditions apply to our bonus schemes.
Reasonable Adjustments:
If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity by contacting our team. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.
We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of the Code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England, based on the World Health Organisation (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.
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