Role Summary
We are looking to recruit an Assessment Social Worker within the Social Care Industry. Our client has a well-structured and organised team that are looking to grow their staffing levels. The role offers flexible working hours and has a supportive team culture with regular supervision on cases. South Gloucestershire Council is embedding a systemic approach and is currently undergoing a number of changes focussed on reducing caseloads and improving outcomes for families. This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-paced and supportive team within South Gloucestershire, Experience of Undertaking Child and Family Assessments, S.47 inquiries and intervention and planning for “Children in Need”.
Responsibilities
* Use professional knowledge to assess, monitor and review social care needs of individuals, relatives and carers and to arrange the provision of appropriate care services.
* Gather information and make a full assessment of the risks, protection and social care needs of individuals, carers and families with significant knowledge, experience and specialist communication skills.
* Devises individual care plans based on needs and risks and take appropriate action, in conjunction with other agencies, to protect vulnerable people.
* Manage an agreed case load, offer support and guidance and monitor, review and reassess care packages/services to ensure continued effectiveness. Use paper and computerised case recording systems, produce reports and capture and analyse information.
* Some knowledge of care benefits, fees and allowances would be helpful.
Qualifications
* Must be computer literate and have basic numeracy skills. Must be able to fulfil transport requirements.
* Must possess good communication skills with the ability to negotiate with services users.
* Understand philosophies, professional social work issues and the legal framework underpinning care services.
* Must have significant knowledge, experience and specialist communication skills to gather information and make a full assessment of the risks, protection and social care needs of individuals, carers and families.
Benefits
* Free onsite parking.
* Opportunity for role progression and training for both perm and temporary staff within the authority.
Minimum Requirements
* SWE Registration
* 3 year post qualifying experience within the UK Social Care industry
* Enhanced DBS/CRB (we can obtain for you)
* Eligibility to work in the UK
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