Adults Social Worker

TN United Kingdom; Swindon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Adult Social Worker to manage complex cases and collaborate with various professionals. In this rewarding role, you will assess the needs of individuals and their families, ensuring they receive tailored support to foster positive change. Your expertise in social work theories and practices will be essential as you mentor junior colleagues and participate in safeguarding investigations. Join a dynamic team committed to making a real difference in the community, where your skills will be valued and your contributions impactful.

Qualifications

• Experience in partnership working and relationship building.
• Strong knowledge of social work theories and practices.

Responsibilities

• Building effective relationships with colleagues and service users.
• Assessing the needs of service users and their families.
• Participating in safeguarding investigations as required.

Skills

Social Work Theories

Communication Skills

Risk Management

Partnership Working

Education

Registration with Social Work England

Job description

Social Worker - Adult Services

As an Adult Social Worker, you will handle a range of complex cases, collaborating with other agencies and professionals. You will work in partnership with individuals and their families/carers to assess their needs and provide tailored support.

Key responsibilities include:

1. Building effective relationships and communication channels with colleagues, service users, and professionals to deliver appropriate interventions.
2. Mentoring and coaching junior colleagues.
3. Evaluating and monitoring progress against planned interventions.
4. Assessing the needs of service users, their families, carers, and communities to support positive change.
5. Participating in safeguarding investigations as required.
6. Implementing department policies and procedures in accordance with statutory responsibilities.

Requirements:

• Registration with Social Work England.
• Experience in partnership working and relationship building.
• Enhanced DBS check (dated within the last 12 months). On the update service? You could be fast-tracked through our recruitment process today.
• Willingness to complete an enhanced DBS if not already held.
• Strong knowledge of social work theories and practices.
• Experience managing risk within complex caseloads.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.