Adults Social Worker [Bolton] #00093BA81

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

Bolton are looking for a SW for the Neighbourhood team any age adult SW 18+ with any need other than LD

The candidate will be working with health professionals such as district nurses, therapists etc

Candidates should have experience and knowledge of:

Care act assessment,

Strength based support planning

BIA and capacity reviews,

Safeguarding

Candidates must have 2 years experience within a specific neighbourhood team – otherwise 3 years experience+ is required

Candidates must be local to Bolton and able to commit to working in Bolton as role is hybrid but must be able to make it in to the office or complete a visit at short notice

50/50 office and Hybrid working but candidates will be fully office based for the first 4 weeks.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Bolton’s Adult Central South Neighbourhood team. Within the role, you will be expected to work closely with our health colleagues to provide support to adults and their carers who may be eligible for assessment and care services under the Care Act 2014.

In Bolton, we strive to support people to live well at home and we do this by working in our teams which include Social Workers/Assessors, Occupational Therapists, Nurses, and the Mental Health Practitioners.  We are dedicated to person centred and strength-based practise, providing high quality health and social care services, protecting our most vulnerable and creating strong and supportive, self-sufficient communities.

The role involves working with people with care and support needs and other professionals as necessary in order to meet the needs of the Service. This includes the undertaking of assessments, providing ongoing support and proactively working with complex issues, family dynamics, legal issues, crisis, providing information and advice, transferring to another team as required.

The main duties of the role include completing Care Act assessments and devising care and support plans, completing reviews, completing Mental Capacity Assessments, participating in Best Interests meetings, working with people with complex social needs and making sure that the people of Bolton are receiving the support that meets their needs.  There is also a Safeguarding function within the service, which includes assessing and investigating risk and undertaking Safeguarding Adult Enquiries as required.

We utilise all appropriate resources from Social Care, Health and other voluntary and statutory agencies and offer the provision of a short-term and long term basis, assessing the person’s ability to maximise their independence and to provide a robust assessment that measures the amount of ongoing support that is needed.

The role requires the completion of all related administrative functions and to attend case conferences, reviews and represent the Council at Court when this is determined as appropriate.

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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