Adult's Social Worker

Charles Hunter Associates; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Adults' Social Worker to join a Learning Disability Team. This role is pivotal in promoting independence among disabled adults while ensuring their rights are protected. You will work collaboratively with a team of social workers, conducting assessments and providing support in line with the Care Act 2014. This position offers competitive pay, hybrid working options, and excellent on-the-job training, making it a fantastic opportunity for those passionate about making a difference in the lives of vulnerable adults.

Benefits

Hybrid Working

Excellent Training

Parking available

Accessible via public transport

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years post qualified experience in social work.
• Ability to complete Mental Capacity and Best Interest Assessments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct care act assessments and mental capacity assessments.
• Promote independence and protect rights of disabled adults.

Skills

Social Work Qualification

Mental Capacity Assessments

Safeguarding Adults

Direct Payments Knowledge

Education

Degree in Social Work

Job description

I am looking for an Adults' Social Worker to join a Learning Disability Team.

This role requires a Social Work Qualification with a minimum of 3 years post qualified experience.

About the team

The team work in partnership with disabled adults to understand and support them in what they need.In this team they also promote independence for the adults whilst protecting them.The team of social workers, work alongside the social managers and clinical leads and complete face to face visits.Completing care act assessments, mental capacity assessments and community DOL assessments are all part of the role.The team work within the Care Act 2014 at all times and work in a strengths based way.

About you

A degree within Social Work (Degree, DipSW, CQSW) with a minimum of 3 years' experience is required to be deemed suitable for this role.The ability to complete Mental Capacity and /or Best Interest Assessments, eligibility assessments and relevant documents for the community DOL is important.You would need to ensure that the requirements of the MCA 2005 are met and that the service users' rights under the ECHR (human rights Act 1998) are upheld.You must have a good level of knowledge and experience of safeguarding adults, and to undertake safeguarding enquiries and interventions and have good knowledge of Direct Payments.

What's on Offer

• Up to £33.00 per hour umbrella (PAYE payment option will also be available)
• Hybrid Working
• Excellent Training on the job available
• Full time hours
• Parking available/nearby
• Easily accessible via car or public transport

For more information, please get in touch

Owen Giles - Candidate Consultant

07776849119