Adult Social Worker

The Methodist Church in Britain; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 26-32 days

Enhanced leave

Volunteer days

Flexible working

LGPS pension

Learning portal

Wellbeing support

Cycle to work

EV leasing

Job summary

London Borough of Sutton is seeking a Social Worker for the Sutton Locality Team in Adult Social Care. The post is full-time and hybrid, with a varied caseload and joint working with health and community services.

You must be a qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England. Responsibilities include Care Act assessments, safeguarding enquiries, and developing person-centred care plans to promote independence and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Recognised Social Work qualification.
• Registration with Social Work England.

Responsibilities

• Support adults to achieve positive outcomes through strengths-based practice, promoting independence, wellbeing, choice and control.
• Safeguard adults at risk, including safeguarding enquiries with partner agencies.
• Complete Care Act assessments, reviews and carers' assessments, identifying needs, strengths, goals and desired outcomes.
• Develop person-centred care and support plans that prevent, reduce or delay ongoing support.
• Assess and manage risk, protect adults from abuse and neglect, and promote rights and wellbeing.
• Coordinate support with health professionals, providers, community services and colleagues across Adult Social Care.
• Manage a varied caseload and prioritise competing demands.
• Keep accurate and timely records meeting statutory requirements and professional standards.
• Take part in team discussions and reflective practice.

Skills

Care Act 2014

Mental Capacity Act 2005

Adult safeguarding

Communication skills

Assessment skills

Teamworking

Education

Recognised Social Work qualification

Job description

Social Worker post in the Sutton Locality Team within Adult Social Care at the London Borough of Sutton, supporting adults with a range of care and support needs. The work centres on Care Act assessments, reviews, carers' assessments, safeguarding enquiries and person-centred support planning. The role is full-time and hybrid, with a varied caseload and joint working with health and community services. Applicants must be a qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England, and sponsorship is not guaranteed.

What the job involves

• Support adults to achieve positive outcomes through strengths-based practice, promoting independence, wellbeing, choice and control
• Safeguard adults at risk, including undertaking safeguarding enquiries with partner agencies
• Complete Care Act assessments, reviews and carers' assessments, identifying needs, strengths, goals and desired outcomes
• Develop person-centred care and support plans that prevent, reduce or delay the need for ongoing support
• Assess and manage risk, protect adults from abuse and neglect, and promote their rights and wellbeing
• Coordinate support with health professionals, providers, community services and colleagues across Adult Social Care
• Manage a varied caseload and prioritise competing demands
• Keep accurate and timely records that meet statutory requirements and professional standards
• Take part in team discussions and reflective practice

Qualifications

• Recognised Social Work qualification

Registration & licences

• Current registration with Social Work England

Skills & knowledge

• Knowledge of the Care Act 2014, the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and adult safeguarding principles
• Good communication, assessment, recording and organisational skills
• Working effectively with adults, carers and partner agencies
• Managing risk and prioritising a varied workload
• Building positive relationships in complex situations, including safeguarding concerns
• Making sound professional judgements

Nice to have

• Experience of adult social care, including Care Act assessments, reviews, care planning or safeguarding enquiries
• Experience of multi-agency working and supporting adults with complex needs
• Commitment to continued professional development, reflective practice and improving outcomes for adults and carers

What’s offered

• 26 to 32 days annual leave plus bank holidays, depending on service and grade
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, adoption and dependants leave
• Two volunteering days a year
• Flexible working through the Smarter Working Scheme, plus agile working on Google Chromebooks
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Learning and development portal
• Confidential health, wellbeing and counselling support
• Bicycle loan, cycle to work, electric vehicle leasing and interest-free season ticket loans