*Experienced Adult Social Worker ASCH Operations #OR23095

Job Description

Team Leader Main Areas of Responsibility:
1. Hold and effectively manage a complex and varied caseload with appropriate supervision, guidance and support, reflecting the function of the team and Adult Social Care in accordance with policy, procedures, guidance and legislation.
2. Undertake work within legislative frameworks including the preparation of written reports, statements and representations to the judiciary at Court hearings and applications to the Court of Protection.
3. Accountable for complex decision making and risk management in relation to caseloads ensuring professional judgement, evidence-based tools, critical reflection and analysis to inform this.
4. Communicate skilfully and confidently in complex or high-risk situations.
5. Attend and represent the department at a range of multi-disciplinary forums and undertaking the role of Chair as required.
6. Undertake direct work with service users, carers and families in line with interagency safeguarding adults� policy and procedures.
7. To make appropriate assessment and act as care navigator for the individuals presenting with eligible social care needs within appropriate time limits and in collaboration with health and other agencies.
8. To plan relevant responses to meet individual needs in collaboration with carers, advocates and representatives in consultation with health and other agencies.
9. To ensure the delivery within financial resources available of services to meet assessed needs and outcomes.
10. To maintain an effective system for coordination, monitoring and reviewing support plans and service standards, to identify gaps in service or unmet need and advise line manager and commissioners.
11. To work jointly with Social Care Assessors by identifying appropriate tasks or areas of work in agreement with team leader or community�s manager.
12. Social workers who hold an Approve Mental Health Professional (AMHP) qualification to undertake appropriate duties specific to this role. In doing this AMHP�s will work closely with acute, primary and community services. As agreed with the post holder, to participate in the Out of Hours AMHP rota.
13. Social workers who are practice educators will facilitate regular student placements.
14. Undertake capacity and best interests� assessments.
15. Lead safeguarding enquiries ensuring completion within timescales and outcomes recorded and shared with relevant parties.
16. Work co-operatively with colleagues and in partnership within the Council and across multi – agency boundaries.
17. To work in partnership, or as part of, an integrated team of allied health professionals (AHP).
18. Contribute to current practice expectations, identifying areas of poor practice issues and taking appropriate action.
19. Model inclusive practice in relation to identity and diversity, challenging any issues of concern.
20. Take responsibility for obtaining regular professional supervision to ensure effective practice, reflection and career development.
21. Prepare and participate in Performance and Development Reviews, identifying areas for improvement and carrying out agreed learning and development opportunities including using research to inform practice and maintain a record of continuous professional development to support continued registration with Social Work England.
22. Take responsibility for the professional learning and development of self-including participating in team meetings and contributing to the development of the team.
23. Ensure that reports are up to date, of a high quality and submitted according to appropriate timescales.
24. Ensure that expenditure on cases is properly authorised and recorded.
25. Ensure that client information data is lawfully gathered, accurate, up to date and only divulged in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998 and the local government common law duty of confidentiality. Failure to apply these duties can lead to the individual or the Service facing court proceedings.
26. Develop the city council�s commitment to equal opportunities and to promote non-discriminatory practices in all aspects of work undertaken.
Social Worker- Additional key responsibilities:
1. To assist other social workers and social care assessors by offering support and advice within post holders� area of work.
2. To participate in the duty system.
3. Act as Trusted Assessor providing equipment/minor adaptations and key worker for other allied health professionals (AHP) tasks as appropriate and agreed by team leader/community�s manager.
4. Work/support AHP Trusted Assessors.
5. For specified teams there may be a requirement in order to deliver integrated services with health and where there is a demonstrable need due to the
council�s legal duties under the Care Act 2014, to work within a seven-day or 8am to 8 pm service.
6. Take responsibility for the professional learning and development of self and others including participating in team meeting and contributing to the development of the team.
7. Be responsible for accurate, sensitive, timely and up to date data entry on all cases including:
� data entry on Liquid Logic and any other electronic tools or database,
� data required for specific PIs/targets,
� due consideration being given to any legal and human rights of the individuals concerned.

Please note: This is a long-term temporary position with an immediate start available — perfect for experienced professionals ready to make an impact without delay.

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• Excellent, competitive pay rates – paid weekly

• Supportive management team with approachable, experienced leaders

• A desirable location with great transport links

• A stable, well-resourced, and encouraging working environment

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