Adults Assessing Social Worker

Coventry City Council; Coventry; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Coventry City Council is seeking an experienced Assessing Social Worker to join its Adults Services team. You will complete Care Act assessments, mental capacity work and safeguarding cases, supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs.

You will undertake Court of Protection work, contribute to duty rotas and work closely with families, carers and partner agencies to progress challenging cases with autonomy and professionalism.

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration.
• Experience in Adult Social Care.
• Knowledge of the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, and safeguarding legislation.
• Experience completing Court of Protection applications and related work.
• Experience with adults with Learning Disabilities, Autism and complex needs.
• Ability to manage a busy caseload and work autonomously.

Responsibilities

• Undertake Mental Capacity Assessments as per MCA.
• Carry out Section 42 Safeguarding Enquiries.
• Manage and progress Court of Protection work.
• Participate in duty work on a rota basis.
• Collaborate with service users, families, carers and partner agencies.
• Support adults with Learning Disabilities, Autism, and/or complex needs.

Skills

Caseload management

Autonomous working

Adult safeguarding

Court of Protection experience

Education

Social Worker registered with Social Work England

Job description

Coventry City Council is seeking an experienced Assessing Social Worker to join its Adults Services team. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified social worker with a strong background in Adult Social Care, Learning Disabilities, and safeguarding work. Complete Care Act Assessments and reviews.

Responsibilities

• Undertake Mental Capacity Assessments in line with the Mental Capacity Act.
• Carry out Section 42 Safeguarding Enquiries.
• Manage and progress Court of Protection work.
• Participate in duty work on a rota basis.
• Work collaboratively with service users, families, carers, and partner agencies.
• Support adults with Learning Disabilities, Autism and/or Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities.

Requirements

• Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration.
• Experience within Adult Social Care.
• Strong knowledge of the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, and safeguarding legislation.
• Experience completing Court of Protection applications and related work.
• Previous experience working with adults with Learning Disabilities, Autism, and complex needs.
• Ability to manage a busy caseload and work autonomously.

Benefits

• Competitive rate of £31.97 per hour
• Opportunity to work within a supportive and experienced Adults Services team.
• Varied and rewarding caseload.
• Flexible working opportunities subject to service needs.

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. As this role is eligible for an Enhanced DBS check, applicants are required to declare any cautions and convictions that are not protected under current filtering rules.