Experienced Social Worker - Adult

Wax Recruitment Ltd; Birkenhead; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Wax Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Social Worker (Adult) in the UK to deliver accurate social care assessments and support planning. The role supports adults and carers, with an emphasis on safeguarding and multi-agency collaboration.

The post requires SW England registration, a relevant degree, and post-graduate qualifications such as Best Interest Assessor or Practice Educator, with a hybrid work pattern (2 days remote, 3 days in-office).

Qualifications

• Social Work qualification and registration with SW England required.
• Post-graduate Best Interest Assessor or Practice Educator qualifications desirable.
• Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) in line with PCF.

Responsibilities

• Carry out Care Act assessments, support planning, reviews and safeguarding responsibilities.
• Work with MDT, coordinate signposting and referrals with other services.
• Participate in daily triage, huddles and MAPPA/MASH safeguarding processes.
• Deliver needs-led assessments and multi-disciplinary assessments where appropriate.
• Undertake Best Interest assessments and other court-related work as required.

Skills

Social Work

CPD

Communication

Assessment

Teamwork

Education

Degree in Social Work / DipSW or equivalent

Post-graduate qualification: Best Interest Assessor or Practice Educator

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job title: Experienced Social Worker - Adult

Job Category: Social Care Qualified

Salary: £27.98 per hour

Social Work England Registration and DBS Required

2 days remote, 3 days in the office

Community Social Work - Duties

Care Act assessments, support planning, reviews, MCA;s, Sec21 A's, Cop Dol, safeguarding, Transition work - supporting duty function and supporting colleagues on complex case work.

Work as part of an integrated and supportive team, planning, monitoring and evaluating work with the Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT). Co-ordinating the signposting and/or referring on of individuals in collaboration with multi-disciplinary colleagues and external services.

Support the duty function within the Review Team, to partake in daily Case triage, attend daily and weekly huddles with colleagues.

Work within Social Work England Standards of registration, professional values and code of conduct, to provide social work input and support to adults/carers/families, helping to promote self-determination, choice and autonomy.

Support the Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH), Multi Agency Risk Assessment Conferences (MARAC) and Multi Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA) and safeguarding processes.

Undertake Best Interest assessments in relation to Deprivation of Liberties.

Carry out needs led assessments, work of a complex nature, care and support planning and reviews, and, where appropriate, initiate a multi-disciplinary assessment.

• Any other duties commensurate with the grade.

Role Specific Knowledge, Experience And Skills

Qualifications

• Social Work qualification e.g. Degree in Social Work; DipSW or equivalent.


• Relevant post-grad qualification (Best Interest Assessor or Practice Educator).


• Registered with Social Work England and able to evidence this.


• Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) in line with PCF.

Experience

• Completing assessments, support plans, risk assessments, reviews, and court reports and generating these through information technology.


• Proven experience of working with vulnerable adults with complex needs, families and carers.


• Research, cascade and incorporate new guidance and procedure into work quickly and effectively, and use to inform professional decision making, leading by example.


• Applying the Assessment Framework and other relevant assessment tools.


• Demonstrate skill in undertaking asset/strengths-based approach to assessment and an outcome focused approach to support planning.


• Demonstratable knowledge and experience across a range of statutory work including assessment, planning, safeguarding and court work. Desirable - Experience of working in a Local Authority setting.

Knowledge & Skills

• Applied knowledge of The Care Act 2014/ Mental Health Act 1983, Mental Capacity Act and other appropriate regulatory frameworks and statutory guidance relating to adults.


• Applying social work ethical principles and values to guide professional practice, model and support others to reflect on and manage the influence and impact of own values on professional practice.


• Demonstratable skills in the sensitive exploration of issues of privacy and information-sharing in complex or risky situation, offering support and guidance to colleagues in managing these dilemmas.


• Understanding of confidentiality and data protection requirements.


• Able to work with individuals, families, carers/carer groups, irrespective of their circumstances and background. Recognising diversity and applying anti –discriminatory and anti-oppressive principles in practice.


• Applied knowledge of social sciences, law and social work practice theory plus knowledge in one or more specialist areas of practice.


• Ability to support and lead others, demonstrating excellent organisational skills and ability to prioritise and manage fluctuating caseloads/service demands producing work to a high standard within timescales.


• Apply Critical Reflection and analysis to inform and provide a rationale for professional decision making, routinely and efficiently apply critical reflection and analysis to increasingly complex cases.


• Using judgement and authority to intervene with individuals, families and communities to promote independence, provide support and prevent harm, neglect and abuse.


• Engaging with, informing, and adapting to changing contexts that shape practice. Operating effectively within own organisational frameworks and contributing to the development of services and organisations. Operating effectively within multi-agency and inter-professional partnerships and settings.


• Taking responsibility for the professional learning and development of others, through supervision, mentoring, assessing, research, teaching, leadership and management.


• Able to communicate verbally and in writing with a range of people including families and professionals.


• Appropriate IT skills e.g. use of Microsoft Office etc.

Additional Information

Required to undertake the Practice Educator award.

Ability to travel across the Borough and work from various locations.

Work hybrid, with a flexible working approach to accommodate service needs.

Expected to work from a fixed location (subject to change).

On occasion, able to work outside traditional hours, of a weekend and evening as required, adopting a flexible working approach in response to business requirements.