Adult’s Social Worker / Community Team

Ashberry Recruitment; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency seeks experienced Adult’s Social Workers to join the community team in Blackpool. This role involves conducting assessments, safeguarding adults, and collaborating with various services to support individuals with disabilities and complex needs. Candidates must hold a relevant qualification in Social Work and be registered with Social Work England. Join a dedicated team addressing significant social care challenges in a deprived area.

Benefits

Dedicated experienced Consultant

Friendly compliance team

Provides essential Enhanced DBS

£250 Referral bonus

Responsibilities

• Undertake assessments/reviews and commission services per policies.
• Participate in safeguarding adults’ procedures and investigations.
• Work closely with teams for joint assessments and services.
• Comply with departmental policies and Code of Conduct.
• Empower individuals to make informed choices.
• Maintain up to date knowledge of social care developments.
• Prepare and participate in supervision and meetings.
• Utilise IT facilities for accurate records.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Decision-making ability

Ability to work independently

Knowledge of service needs

Competent IT skills

Ability to write clear reports

Flexibility in work approach

Education

DIPSW or equivalent qualification in Social Work

Social Work England registration

Enhanced and in-date DBS certificate

Job description

Overview

Adult’s Social Worker – Team: Community – Location: Blackpool

Details: 3 x Adult Social Care Social Workers

We require experienced qualified social workers on our adult community team working with people who are over 18 years of age, focused around people with disabilities associated with illness or age/frailty and also more complex issues including substance misuse and domestic abuse, who do not meet criteria for specialist learning disability, autism or mental health services. Blackpool is one of the most deprived towns in England and the needs of our population are reflective of this.

Responsibilities

• To undertake assessments/reviews and, where appropriate, the commissioning of services in line with departmental policies and procedures and statutory guidance e.g. The Care Act (2014).
• To understand and take appropriate part in the department’s safeguarding adults’ procedures. This includes identification, investigation and at H2 taking the role of Safeguarding Lead.
• To work closely with other teams, including undertaking joint assessments with providers, carers and external agencies to deliver outcome-focused services to individuals and their families.
• To fully comply with departmental policies and procedures and the Health and Care Professionals Council’s Code of Conduct for Social Workers including the capability framework.
• To comply with the requirements of the Care Act (2014) by empowering individuals to make informed choices.
• Maintain up to date knowledge of current issues and developments relating to social care and the wider health and social care agenda.
• Prepare for, attend and actively participate in professional supervision and staff meetings.
• Fully utilise the Department’s IT facilities to maintain accurate records and record decisions in line with statutory and departmental requirements and comply with administrative and financial procedures.

Qualifications

• DIPSW or equivalent qualification in Social Work
• Social Work England registration
• Enhanced and in-date DBS certificate.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to make good decisions based on information available.
• Ability to work alone and within/contribute to a team/multi-agency set up
• Possess knowledge of service needs.
• Competent IT skills and ability to navigate electronic file/recording systems.
• Ability to write clear, concise, and robust assessment/reports/files.
• Flexible approach to work and working hours when the need arises.

Why Ashberry?

• Dedicated experienced Consultant providing the ultimate support through your job search
• Friendly compliance team to guide you through the registration and placement process
• Provides your essential Enhanced DBS
• £250 Referral bonus.