Community Social Worker – Hybrid, Flexible Hours

liquidpersonnel; Trafford; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Flexible hybrid working arrangements

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Liquid Personnel is recruiting a Social Worker for its client’s Community team in Trafford. You will undertake assessments of adults’ care and support needs and develop person-centred care plans. The role involves safeguarding, promoting independence, and collaborating with health professionals and carers.

The post requires Social Work England registration, UK work eligibility, a full UK driving licence, post-qualified experience, and a degree in Social Work or equivalent.

Qualifications

• Must have Social Work England registration.
• Eligible to work in the UK.
• Holding a full UK driving licence.
• Post-qualified experience in social work.
• Degree level or equivalent in Social Work.

Responsibilities

• Undertake assessments of adults' care and support needs.
• Develop, implement and review person-centred care and support plans.
• Identify and respond to safeguarding concerns, including abuse, neglect and self-neglect.
• Promote independence, wellbeing, choice and control.
• Assess and manage risks while promoting individuals' rights and autonomy.
• Apply relevant legislation, including the Care Act 2014 and Mental Capacity Act 2005.
• Work collaboratively with health professionals, families, carers and partner agencies.
• Arrange and review care packages and community-based support.
• Support hospital discharge, crisis intervention and prevention of admission where appropriate.
• Provide information, advice, advocacy and access to community resources.
• Undertake mental capacity assessments and best-interests decision-making where required.
• Maintain accurate case records, reports and statutory documentation.
• Participate in supervision, team meetings and ongoing professional development.
• Ensure practice complies with safeguarding procedures, organisational policies and Social Work England standards.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work

Job description

Liquid Personnel is recruiting a Social Worker for its client’s Community team in Trafford. You will undertake assessments of adults’ care and support needs and develop person-centred care plans. The role involves safeguarding, promoting independence, and collaborating with health professionals and carers.

The post requires Social Work England registration, UK work eligibility, a full UK driving licence, post-qualified experience, and a degree in Social Work or equivalent.