Impactful Social Worker - Adults Community Team (Wychavon)

Tripod Partners; Pershore; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Worcestershire County Council is seeking an experienced Adult Social Worker to join the Adults Community Team, covering the Wychavon area including Pershore. You will manage a varied caseload, undertake Care Act assessments, develop person-centred support plans and contribute to safeguarding work.

Your role focuses on promoting independence, wellbeing and meaningful involvement of individuals and carers in decision-making, working collaboratively with health and social care partners.

Qualifications

• Qualified social worker with registration in good standing.
• Experience in Adult Social Care with older adults and physical disabilities.
• Experience completing safeguarding enquiries and developing care plans.
• Ability to work within a duty rota and manage a complex caseload.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse caseload of adults with various care needs, including older adults and those with physical disabilities.
• Undertake comprehensive Care Act assessments and develop person-centred support plans.
• Participate in the duty rota and respond to referrals and urgent requests for social care support.
• Promote active involvement of individuals and carers in assessments and care planning.
• Complete Adult Safeguarding Enquiries, assessing risk and implementing safeguarding measures.
• Apply strength-based approaches to identify individuals' abilities and supports.

Skills

Social Work

Assessment skills

Safeguarding

Education

Social Work qualification

Job description

Worcestershire County Council is seeking an experienced Adult Social Worker to join the Adults Community Team, covering the Wychavon area including Pershore. You will manage a varied caseload, undertake Care Act assessments, develop person-centred support plans and contribute to safeguarding work.

Your role focuses on promoting independence, wellbeing and meaningful involvement of individuals and carers in decision-making, working collaboratively with health and social care partners.