Adult’s Social Worker Assessment #RQ478829

Job Description

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 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. Model and help colleagues develop communication skills 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 investigations 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

What’s on offer for the Social Worker

· Excellent competitive pay rate – paid weekly!

· Excellent management structure with experienced leaders

· Desirable location with excellent transport links

· A stable and well-supported working environment

You must have:

• A professional qualification in social work and experience of working with Adults
• 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
• Flexible hours to meet your needs, full or part time
• Recommend a friend bonus scheme
• “Find your own job” bonus – get £250 for bringing your own position to us *

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