Adult Social Worker - Complex Caseload & Safeguarding

BBS Recruitment; England; Presencial; GBP 30.000 - 40.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

BBS Recruitment is recruiting a Social Worker for a client in Bournemouth to assess and support adults with eligible needs, promoting wellbeing and independence.

You will manage complex caseloads, carry out Care Act assessments, safeguarding under Section 42, and work with health, housing and voluntary sectors to develop person-centred plans.

Registration with Social Work England and knowledge of Care Act and Mental Capacity Act are essential.

Formación

• Registration with Social Work England and commitment to professional registration.
• Sound knowledge of Care Act 2014 and Mental Capacity Act 2005.
• Experience undertaking Care Act assessments, planning, reviews and eligibility assessments.
• Experience managing complex caseloads of adults with multiple and often challenging needs.
• Knowledge of safeguarding procedures including Section 42 enquiries and multi-agency working.
• Strong assessment, analytical, decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and case recording.
• Ability to work collaboratively with families, carers and professionals.

Responsabilidades

• Assess, plan, implement and review care and support arrangements for adults with eligible needs.
• Manage a varied caseload of complex and high-risk cases.
• Work with adults experiencing dementia, learning disabilities, physical disabilities, mental ill-health, substance misuse, self-neglect, hoarding behaviours and domestic abuse.
• Undertake comprehensive assessments under the Care Act 2014.
• Determine eligibility for social care services and develop person-centred care plans reflecting individual needs and outcomes.
• Identify risks, undertake risk assessments and develop risk management and safeguarding plans.
• Review care packages to ensure they remain appropriate, effective and cost-efficient.
• Coordinate interventions with health, housing, social care and voluntary sector services.
• Support individuals to access community resources and preventative services.
• Investigate safeguarding concerns and undertake Section 42 enquiries.
• Lead Best Interest meetings and decision-making when capacity is lacking.
• Apply Mental Capacity Act principles, promoting autonomy and dignity.
• Collaborate with IMCAs, families, carers and professionals to support decisions.
• Maintain accurate case records and ensure statutory compliance.

Conocimientos

SW England registration

Care Act 2014

Mental Capacity Act 2005

Safeguarding legislation

Care Act assessments

Risk assessment

Multi-agency working

Communication skills

Descripción del empleo

BBS Recruitment is recruiting a Social Worker for a client in Bournemouth to assess and support adults with eligible needs, promoting wellbeing and independence.

You will manage complex caseloads, carry out Care Act assessments, safeguarding under Section 42, and work with health, housing and voluntary sectors to develop person-centred plans.

Registration with Social Work England and knowledge of Care Act and Mental Capacity Act are essential.