Care Needs Review Officer - Older Adults

Dundee City Council; Dundee; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Dundee City Council is seeking a Social Worker to review the needs of older people in care home settings and provide a care management service when needed. You will work within the values of Social Work and a legislative framework and register with the Scottish Social Services Council in time.

Successful candidates will have a Social Work Degree and professional qualifications (CQSW, Dip SW or CSS). The role requires strong communication, case management and negotiation skills, with a commitment

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker with registered status in Scotland.
• Relevant post-qualification experience in adult services preferred.
• Understanding of Community Care and Adult Protection principles.

Responsibilities

• Review the needs of older people in care home settings to ensure rights and needs are met.
• Provide a care management service when required.
• Utilise assessment skills to review needs and service provision for adults and older people.
• Manage caseload, prioritise workloads and maintain effective time management.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Case management

Time management

Conflict resolution

Negotiation

Education

Social Work Degree

CQSW

Dip SW

CSS (with option)

Job description

Dundee City Council is seeking a Social Worker to review the needs of older people in care home settings and provide a care management service when needed. You will work within the values of Social Work and a legislative framework and register with the Scottish Social Services Council in time.

Successful candidates will have a Social Work Degree and professional qualifications (CQSW, Dip SW or CSS). The role requires strong communication, case management and negotiation skills, with a commitment