Experienced Social Worker - First Response

Warrington Borough Council; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Social Worker for the First Response Team. This permanent full-time role involves undertaking Care Act assessments and collaborating with various stakeholders to promote individual wellbeing. The position offers hybrid working and a comprehensive benefits package including 26 days holiday. Candidates must be registered with Social Work England and possess a relevant social work degree.

Benefits

Hybrid working arrangements

Excellent training opportunities

Subsidised parking

Comprehensive employee benefits package

Qualifications

• Registered with Social Work England.
• Committed to professional development and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Undertake personalised Care Act assessments.
• Conduct safeguarding screenings and S42 enquiries.
• Collaborate with families and partner agencies.

Skills

Experience with adults with complex needs

Knowledge of Safeguarding

Ability to converse in accurate spoken English

Education

Social work degree/masters

Job description

Experienced Social Worker - First Response

About us

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, motivated, experienced social worker to join the First Response Team. First Response Team follow a prevent, reduce delay model and ensure a seamless journey through to adult social care. We connect individuals through to the right service at the right time to promote and enhance an individual’s wellbeing.

First Response Team is the second point of contact for all new referrals coming into Adult Social Care, the reporting of Safeguarding Adult Concerns and the Local Authority’s duty for the provision of the AMHP service to coordinate assessments under the Mental Health Act (1983 as amended 2007). You will be reporting to the senior practitioner, team manager and service manager.

The role

As an experienced social worker within First Response Team, you will possess in-depth knowledge and practical skills required for the role.

Key responsibilities will be to undertake personalised Care Act assessments, Mental Capacity assessments, Best Interest decisions, safeguarding screenings and S42 enquiries, Continuing Health Care processes and carers assessments. Working within the key legislation including Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act and Mental Health Act. Apply a strengths-based approach to practice ensuring people’s needs, rights and aspirations remain central to your work. You will also work in collaboration with individuals, families, carers and partner agencies to achieve holistic outcomes.

We are looking for a dedicated and resilient experienced social worker, with experience of working with adults with a range of complex needs. A strong knowledge of Safeguarding and assessing risk is required. There is the opportunity to support/mentor ASYE and new staff. Please see attached the job description and person specification for this role.

The position is permanent full time post 37 hours, working days to be discussed at interview.

What we also offer:

• Hybrid working arrangements, Home and Office.
• Excellent training and development opportunities, AMHP, Practice Educator and BIA training.
• Access to the Council’s Employee Support Service.
• Subsidised parking and essential car user/mileage allowances.
• Comprehensive employee benefits package.

What's needed?

• Be committed to your own professional development and accountable to people using services, the public, the Council and the regulator (HCPC/ Social Work England).
• Be registered with Social Work England and hold a Social work degree/masters.

As well as a competitive salary, working for us means you get:

• 26 days annual holiday - raising to 31 after 5 years of service (pro-rata)
• Access to our attractive and competitive benefits package
• Access to our Health & Wellbeing Programme

Key Dates & Further Information

This is a great opportunity to join our existing service at Time Square situated in the heart of Warrington with easy access to parking facilities.

Interviews will be arranged and will take place at 1 Time Square.

The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

In accordance withHome Office guidance, successful candidates mustevidencetheir right to work in the UK before commencement of ? employment. Sponsorship is not available for this role; therefore, you must have the right to work in the UK to be eligible for appointment.

DBS clearance is required.

Warrington Borough Council is a Disability Confident employer

Warrington Borough Council Offices, 1 Time Square, Warrington, WA1 2NT