Adult Social Worker Hospital #OR14423

Job Description

Please be aware this is a Long Term Temporary post to start ASAP.

• Make ongoing assessments of allocated casesto reflect individual circumstances including assessment of risk, enabling independence and need to ensure that service users are protected from significant harm.

1. Responsible fora caseload of varying complexity, commensurate with ability and qualifications, receiving and responding to referrals from various sources.

   1. Community Care, integrated careprogramme approach andrisk assessment to work to protect the safety and protection of individuals.

   2. Statutory reviews andcomply with appropriate legislation, policy andprocedures.

   3. Assess client needs in consultation with them and with otherprofessionals and agree levels of support.

   4. The need to engage with people refusing a service who are at risk to self or others.

   5. The need for sensitive negotiation when assessing service users and carers where there is conflict or lack of insight.

   6. Effectively managepeople presenting in crisis needing a quick resolution, using relevant legislation and resources.

   7. Statutory responsibility for the assessment of carers (including young carers) needs and the formulation of a carers care plan.

• Prepare and present reports as necessary to facilitate properdecisions being made in respect of service users.

1. Provide information, written assessments, reports and statements to support other service professionals, managers and agencies in making decisions related to care.

   1. Maintain client records to a highstandard in accordance with relevant legislation, policy and procedures.

• Facilitate the provision of a needs-led service, working with providers withinSocial Services, Somerset Partnership and independent and voluntary sectors in order to meet requirements.

  1. Plan and agree service responses, resources, needsand support, developing realistic care plans to meet identified individual needs/circumstances. Negotiate the purchase of care provision where appropriate.

  2. Manage care, plan,support and reviewcare needs in line withpolicy, procedures and

     legislation.

The following is essential criteria:

– Degree in Social Work

– SWE Registration

– Right to work within the UK

Please be aware this is a Long Term Temporary post to start ASAP.

You must have:

• A professional qualification in social work

• Social Work England registration.

• Post qualified experience.

• Enhanced DBS/Update service.

• References required for the last 5 years of employment.

Benefits of working with Semester.co.uk:

• Free on-going training opportunities upon registering as part of our commitment to you.

• Competitive Rates of pay

• In house payroll, providing weekly payments and support

• Enhanced DBS completed.

• Support and expert advice from an approachable, dedicated and friendly team

• An assigned dedicated & experienced consultant

• Various employment opportunities in your preferred geographical area

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