Adult Social Worker - Wyre Forest Area Team - Worcestershire - Sanctuary Personal

Sanctuary Personnel Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Adult Social Worker for a permanent full-time position in the Wyre Forest Area Team, England. The role involves working with adults with complex needs, ensuring compliance with legislation, and developing support plans. Ideal candidates should possess a relevant Social Work qualification and experience in the field. This position offers a competitive salary of up to £44,771 per annum, focusing on promoting independence and addressing safeguarding concerns.

Qualifications

• Experience working with adults who have complex or fluctuating needs.
• Ability to engage with other professionals for multi-agency support.

Responsibilities

• Work with adults using a strength-based approach.
• Ensure statutory requirements are met.
• Identify and support adults and carers at risk of abuse.
• Develop creative support plans to promote independence.

Skills

Understanding of relevant legislation

Relevant Social Work experience

Education

Social Work Qualification or equivalent

Job description

Adult Social Worker – Wyre Forest Area Team

Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new permanent position available for a Social Worker within the Wyre Forest Area Team to work full time based in Worcestershire.

The salary for this permanent Social Worker job is up to £44,771 per annum.

• 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 Act2014 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 udd em.
• To support and promote opportunities for students within the team, including shadowing.
• 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 care 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).
• To build to excellent and effective relationships with other agencies and the local community to sign‑post when appropriate.
• To develop creative support plans which focus on the outcomes of adults to promote their independence and ensure Care Act (2014) needs are met in a way which helps to maximise this.
• To gather and analyse from a variety of sources that will provide an informed judgement for the decisions you make.
• To identify any potential deprivation of liberty and ensure the least restrictive means of care provision prior to instigating legal proceedings.
• To promote the welfare of Children and discuss any safeguarding concerns with the Adult Safeguarding Team.To consider eligibility for Continuing NHS Healthcare, completing CHC Checklists and referring on to request that a full Decision Support Tool is completed and contributing to this appropriate.
• The Social Worker will undertake duty responsibilities in line with the requirements of the team.
• The Social Worker must maintain accurate records in‑line with the Adult Services Recording Policy
• To prepare and participate in reflective practice and supervision.
• To make financial decisions within the boundaries of Adult Social Cares Devolved Decision Making Policy and seek support and authorisation for decisions above the level set.
• The Social Worker must meet the continuing professional development requirements of the professional regulator and keep abreast of legislative changes.

Requirements of this Social Worker role:

• A Social Work Qualification or equivalent.
• Understanding of relevant legislation.
• Relevant Social Work experience.

Contact:

This Social Worker job is advertised by Zehnn Young; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now.

Due to the high volume of applications, we receive, regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet our clients’ requirements.

As a pioneer of diverse recruitment, Sanctuary Personnel is proud to encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds as our pool of candidates is very much reflective of the clients that candidates will support within their role. This very much played a significant in previously winning ‘Best Candidate Care’ at the Recruiter Awards as well being a two‑time finalist for the same award.

Sanctuary takes great pride in building candidate and client relationships that promote Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI).

With recruitment consultants and all other employees undertaking annual online training on EDI and many other compliance training courses, Sanctuary is best placed to undertake a fair and thorough selection process.

Reasonable Adjustments:

If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.

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