Adults Assessing Social Worker

Pharmacyupdate; Coventry; Hybrid; 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 in Coventry. The role requires a qualified social worker with strong Adult Social Care, Learning Disabilities and safeguarding experience.

The position involves Care Act assessments, MCA capacity assessments, safeguarding inquiries, and Court of Protection work, with a supportive team and flexible working options.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Complete Care Act Assessments and reviews.
• Undertake Mental Capacity Assessments per MCA.
• Carry out Section 42 Safeguarding Enquiries.
• Progress Court of Protection work.
• Participate in duty work on a rota basis.
• Collaborate with service users, families, carers and partners.
• Support adults with Learning Disabilities, Autism and/or PMLD.

Skills

Caseload management

Autonomy

Safeguarding knowledge

Education

Qualified Social Worker

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete Care Act Assessments and reviews.
• 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.
• Competitiverate 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.