Impactful Community Social Worker | Flexible Working

Southampton City Council; Southampton; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent local government pension

Death in service

Generous holiday 25-31 days

Flexible working options

Training and development

Health and wellbeing support

Veteran-friendly employer

Retail discounts

Discounted memberships

Sustainable travel benefits

Employee volunteering scheme

Job summary

Southampton City Council's City Wellbeing Team is seeking experienced social workers to support adults with physical disabilities or dementia in the community, at home or in care settings. The role involves delivering statutory services and working with families and carers.

Applicants should have 1 year post-qualifying experience; responsibilities include Care Act reviews, Mental Capacity Act assessments, multi-agency planning, interventions, resource coordination, and safeguarding enquiries.

Qualifications

• 1 year post qualifying experience

Responsibilities

• Undertaking reviews under the Care Act 2014
• Mental Capacity Act assessments
• Contributions to multi-agency planning
• Provide interventions to individuals and their families or carers
• Negotiating and coordinating resources
• Conducting s.42 safeguarding enquiries

Job description

Southampton City Council's City Wellbeing Team is seeking experienced social workers to support adults with physical disabilities or dementia in the community, at home or in care settings. The role involves delivering statutory services and working with families and carers.

Applicants should have 1 year post-qualifying experience; responsibilities include Care Act reviews, Mental Capacity Act assessments, multi-agency planning, interventions, resource coordination, and safeguarding enquiries.