Social Work Assistant RQ451934

Job Description

This is a short term Role to support through winter pressures within Worcestershire’s Reablement team supporting hospital discharge and flow though the Reablement team. The role will be working from home only due to COVID restrictions but there will be an expectation that you will be able to travel around Worcestershire nd visit people in their own homes.

Main Job Duties:

· To work with adults, using a strength based approach, who may have a wide range of care and support needs and require support to reduce and manage identified 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

· To fully engage in reflective practice, demonstrating you are an active member of the team.

· To identify adults and carers who may be at risk and support safeguarding procedures, alongside a qualified social worker

· To participate in a range of meetings with adults and carers’ and exchange information, participate in decision making, with support, 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 sign-post 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 have an awareness of potential deprivation of liberty and seek management support.

· To promote the welfare of Children and discuss any safeguarding concerns with the line manager.

What's on offer for?

• Excellent competitive pay rate
• Excellent management structure with experienced leaders
• Desirable location with excellent transport links
• A stable and well-supported working environment

You must have:

• A recognised qualification (NVQ Level 2 or above in Health and Social Care) and experience of working in s
• The drive to succeed and make a difference.
• A valid enhanced DBS with Adult Barred List Checked.

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 (if required)
• 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 *

If you would like to find out more information about this role, or the other opportunities Semester.co.uk have available feel free to click the 'Apply' button below or contact the team on 0161 4199285**

** Candidates must have a valid enhanced DBS which is preferably on the update service and be able to provide satisfactory references for the past 5 years.