Job Description

• 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
• 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).

It is essential that the post holder has:

• Significant experience in social work, including assessment and support planning with both individuals and carers to improve their well-being.
• Significant experience of working in social care with adults, especially older adults and adults with physical disabilities.
• Significant experience of ensuring the full and active participation of users and carers in their own care arrangements.
• Significant experience of working in conjunction with other health and social care agencies and
• Significant experience of using community resources, family and natural networks of support to create sustainable packages of care for individuals and help prevent, reduce or delay the need for statutory services.
• Demonstrable experience of supporting and mentoring

It is essential that the post holder has:

• Specialist knowledge of theories and practice relating to Social Work to achieve successful outcomes for adults and carers.
• Detailed knowledge of current legislation relating to adults and
• Detailed knowledge of strength-based
• The ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in
• Good inter-personal skills and the ability to relate to a wide range of
• The ability to organise work effectively and deal with multiple
• The ability to work as part of a multiple disciplinary team and build strong working relationships with other agencies and communities.
• Good IT
• Assessment and support planning skills relating to work with adults and carers including those with complex needs.
• Partnership working and negotiation
• Ability to manage conflict

It is essential that the post holder has:

• A professional qualification in social
• Current Social Work England

It is desirable that the post holder has:

• Any relevant post-qualifying
• Practice Educator Level
• A Level 1 qualification in Essential Digital Skills or evidence of excellent IT skills in Microsoft