Adult Social Worker Generic #RQ1646712

Job Description

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

The following is essential criteria:

– Degree in Social Work

– SWE Registration

– Right to work within the UK

To uphold and act in accordance with Worcestershire County Council’s values: • Customer Focus – Ensure delivery of a high-quality service which meets the needs of Customers. • Can Do Culture – Be proactive to achieve excellence, finding solutions and creative ways of working. • Freedom within Boundaries – Make constructive change through cohesive decision making, ensuring services are responsive. Purpose of job: • To listen and connect with adults and carers to promote their well-being and to maximise independence and access to community resources. To work intensely with adults to regain control of their lives when a crisis occurs and support people to plan for the future. • Through meaningful conversations, you will carry out and review assessments and support plan for adults and their carers to build a good life within their community. Main Activities & Responsibilities: • To work with adults, using a strength based approach, who have complex or fluctuating needs and require intensive support to reduce and manage those risks. • To work in partnership and engage other professionals to ensure there is a multi-agency approach which enables the adult and/or their carer to live as independently as possible. • To meet statutory requirements including best practice in relation to the principles of the Care Act 2014 and the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and the Mental Health Act 1983. • As an experienced social worker, it is a requirement to be autonomous in the application of relevant legislation, policy, procedures and social work theory. • To support the professional and practice development of social care workers, newly qualified social workers and level 2 social workers within teams through reflective practice, peer support, mentoring and ‘buddy’ system. • To support and promote opportunities for students within the team, including shadowing. • To identify and support adults and carers who may be at risk of abuse or neglect using Making Safeguarding Personal and complete section 42 enquiries as directed. • The Social Worker may be expected, on occasions, to represent the Authority in court and also may be required to attend as a witness or give evidence. • To represent the service, adults and carers’ views at a range of meetings and exchange information, make decisions and review progress. • To carry out meaningful conversations which determine eligibility under the Care Act (2014). • To engage with adults and their carers using a strengths-based approach to identify available resources to meet their needs (wherever possible). • To build to excellent and effective relationships with other agencies and the local community to signpost when appropriate. • To develop creative support plans which focus on the outcomes of adults to promote their independence and ensure Care Act (2014) needs are met in a way which helps to maximise this. • To gather and analyse from a variety of sources that will provide an informed judgement for the decisions you make. • To identify any potential deprivation of liberty and ensure the least restrictive means of care provision prior to instigating legal proceedings. • To promote the welfare of Children and discuss any safeguarding concerns with the Adult Safeguarding Team. • To consider eligibility for Continuing NHS Healthcare, completing CHC Checklists and referring on to request that a full Decision Support Tool is completed and contributing to this appropriate. • The Social Worker will undertake duty responsibilities in line with the requirements of the team. • The Social Worker must maintain accurate records in-line with the Adult Services’ Recording Policy • To prepare and participate in reflective practice and supervision. • To make financial decisions within the boundaries of Adult Social Cares Devolved Decision Making Policy and seek support and authorisation for decisions above the level set. • The Social Worker must meet the continuing professional development requirements of the professional regulator and keep abreast of legislative changes. Generic Accountabilities: • To maintain personal and professional development to meet the changing demands of the job, participate in appropriate training activities and encourage and support staff in their development and training • To undertake other such duties, training and/or hours of work as may be reasonably required and which are consistent with the general level of responsibility of this job • To undertake health and safety duties commensurate with the job and/or as detailed in the Directorate’s Health and Safety Policy • The duties described in this job description must be carried out in a manner which promotes equality of opportunity, dignity and due respect for all employees and service users and is consistent with the Council’s Equality and Diversity Policy • Working with some vulnerable children, young people and adults can, at times, be emotionally challenging for which appropriate support will be provided through management supervision. The post holder must be able to deal with such mental demands. • This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and / previously met the definition of Regulated Activity (as defined by the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006) and is therefore subject to an enhanced Criminal Records Check (Via the Disclosure Barring Service, DBS) (as defined by the Police Act). • This post meets Regulated Activity (as defined by the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 as amended by the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012) and is subject to an enhanced Criminal Records Check (Via the Disclosure Barring Service, DBS) and the relevant children and/ adults barred list(s) checks.
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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