Qualified Social Worker

BBS Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

BBS Recruitment is recruiting a Social Worker for a client in Bournemouth to assess and support adults with eligible needs, promoting wellbeing and independence.

You will manage complex caseloads, carry out Care Act assessments, safeguarding under Section 42, and work with health, housing and voluntary sectors to develop person-centred plans.

Registration with Social Work England and knowledge of Care Act and Mental Capacity Act are essential.

Qualifications

• Registration with Social Work England and commitment to professional registration.
• Sound knowledge of Care Act 2014 and Mental Capacity Act 2005.
• Experience undertaking Care Act assessments, planning, reviews and eligibility assessments.
• Experience managing complex caseloads of adults with multiple and often challenging needs.
• Knowledge of safeguarding procedures including Section 42 enquiries and multi-agency working.
• Strong assessment, analytical, decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and case recording.
• Ability to work collaboratively with families, carers and professionals.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and review care and support arrangements for adults with eligible needs.
• Manage a varied caseload of complex and high-risk cases.
• Work with adults experiencing dementia, learning disabilities, physical disabilities, mental ill-health, substance misuse, self-neglect, hoarding behaviours and domestic abuse.
• Undertake comprehensive assessments under the Care Act 2014.
• Determine eligibility for social care services and develop person-centred care plans reflecting individual needs and outcomes.
• Identify risks, undertake risk assessments and develop risk management and safeguarding plans.
• Review care packages to ensure they remain appropriate, effective and cost-efficient.
• Coordinate interventions with health, housing, social care and voluntary sector services.
• Support individuals to access community resources and preventative services.
• Investigate safeguarding concerns and undertake Section 42 enquiries.
• Lead Best Interest meetings and decision-making when capacity is lacking.
• Apply Mental Capacity Act principles, promoting autonomy and dignity.
• Collaborate with IMCAs, families, carers and professionals to support decisions.
• Maintain accurate case records and ensure statutory compliance.

Skills

SW England registration

Care Act 2014

Mental Capacity Act 2005

Safeguarding legislation

Care Act assessments

Risk assessment

Multi-agency working

Communication skills

Job description

BBS Recruitment specialises in health and social care recruitment, supplying skilled, compassionate and reliable professionals tailored to your needs. From support workers to experienced care staff, our flexible staffing solutions help reduce vacancies, minimise recruitment costs, improve shift coverage and maintain continuity of care—enabling your organisation to operate efficiently while delivering consistently high standards of person-centred support.

We are currently recruiting for a Social Worker for our client based in Bournemouth.

Responsibilities for Social Worker:

Assess, plan, implement and review care and support arrangements for adults with eligible care and support needs, promoting wellbeing, independence, choice and control.

Manage a varied caseload of complex and high-risk cases, ensuring effective assessment, intervention and ongoing case management.

Work with adults experiencing dementia, learning disabilities, physical disabilities, mental ill-health, substance misuse, self-neglect, hoarding behaviours and domestic abuse.

Undertake comprehensive, strengths-based assessments in accordance with the Care Act 2014, including assessments, reassessments and reviews.

Determine eligibility for social care services and develop person-centred care and support plans that reflect individual needs, preferences and desired outcomes.

Identify risks, undertake risk assessments and develop proportionate risk management and protection plans.

Review care packages to ensure they remain appropriate, effective and cost-efficient.

Coordinate interventions and work collaboratively with health, housing, social care and voluntary sector services.

Support individuals to access community resources, preventative services and appropriate support networks.

Investigate safeguarding concerns and undertake Section 42 enquiries in accordance with the Care Act 2014.

Manage complex safeguarding cases, coordinate multi-agency responses and attend safeguarding meetings, strategy discussions and case conferences.

Ensure adults at risk are actively involved in safeguarding decisions, with their wishes, feelings and desired outcomes taken into consideration.

Undertake Mental Capacity Act assessments to establish an individual's capacity to make specific decisions.

Lead and participate in Best Interest meetings and decision-making processes where individuals lack capacity.

Apply the principles and statutory requirements of the Mental Capacity Act 2005, promoting autonomy, dignity and the least restrictive options.

Work effectively with Independent Mental Capacity Advocates (IMCAs), families, carers and relevant professionals to support lawful and person-centred decision-making.

Maintain accurate case records and ensure all assessments, interventions and safeguarding actions comply with statutory requirements and organisational procedures.

Requirements for Social Worker:Registration with Social Work England and a commitment to maintaining professional registration.Sound knowledge and understanding of the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005 and relevant safeguarding legislation.Experience undertaking Care Act assessments, care planning, reviews and eligibility assessments.Experience managing complex caseloads involving adults with multiple and often challenging needs.Knowledge and experience of adult safeguarding procedures, including Section 42 enquiries and multi-agency working.Experience undertaking mental capacity assessments and contributing to Best Interest decision-making.Ability to identify, assess and manage risks effectively, developing appropriate risk management and safeguarding plans.Strong assessment, analytical, decision-making and problem-solving skills.Ability to work collaboratively with individuals, families, carers and multidisciplinary professionals.Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare accurate assessments, reports and case records.Ability to work independently, prioritise competing demands and manage a busy caseload effectively.Commitment to promoting equality, diversity, inclusion, human rights and person-centred practice.Ability to promote independence, empowerment, choice and control while ensuring the safety and wellbeing of adults at risk.