Qualified Social Worker – Adults

Tripod Partners; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate £31.13

Umbrella/Ltd available

Immediate start

Tripod consultant support

Job summary

Tripod Partners is recruiting a Qualified Social Worker to join East Riding of Yorkshire Council in the Adults team. The post covers Kingfisher Lodge, HU18 1LP, on a temporary contract, with a focus on robust Adult Social Care practice and complex caseload management.

You will conduct Care Act assessments, risk assessments and safeguarding enquiries while promoting independence and person-centred planning. Strong communication and organisational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Recognised Social Work qualification.
• Current Social Work England registration.
• Strong Adult Social Care experience.
• Experience completing Care Act assessments.
• Knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act.
• Experience undertaking safeguarding enquiries.

Responsibilities

• Completing Care Act 2014 assessments and reassessments.
• Undertaking strengths-based assessments.
• Managing complex and varied caseloads.
• Developing and reviewing person-centred support plans.
• Promoting independence, wellbeing, choice and control.
• Completing risk assessments and risk management plans.
• Undertaking Mental Capacity Act assessments.
• Facilitating Best Interests meetings and decisions.
• Undertaking Section 42 safeguarding enquiries.
• Arranging and reviewing care and support packages.

Skills

Social work experience

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Independent working

Risk assessment

Advocacy

Education

Social Work qualification

Job description

Qualified Social Worker – Adults East Riding of Yorkshire Council – Kingfisher Lodge, HU18 1LP Temporary Contract

Tripod Partners are currently recruiting for an experienced Qualified Adults Social Worker to join East Riding of Yorkshire Council.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Social Worker with strong Adult Social Care experience who is confident managing complex and varied caseloads.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Completing Care Act 2014 assessments and reassessments
• Undertaking strengths-based assessments
• Managing complex and varied caseloads
• Developing and reviewing person-centred support plans
• Promoting independence, wellbeing, choice and control
• Completing risk assessments and risk management plans
• Undertaking Mental Capacity Act assessments
• Facilitating Best Interests meetings and decisions
• Undertaking Section 42 safeguarding enquiries
• Managing concerns relating to abuse, neglect, self-neglect and exploitation
• Completing carers' assessments
• Arranging and reviewing care and support packages
• Working with residential, nursing, domiciliary and community care providers
• Working collaboratively with health, housing and voluntary sector partners
• Supporting hospital discharge and safe transitions back into the community
• Supporting adults with physical disabilities, learning disabilities, mental health needs and long-term conditions
• Maintaining accurate case records and professional reports
• Responding to urgent referrals and crisis situations
• Advocating for service users and ensuring their voices are heard

About You

• A recognised Social Work qualification
• Current Social Work England registration
• Strong Adult Social Care experience
• Experience completing Care Act assessments
• Knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act
• Experience undertaking safeguarding enquiries
• Strong risk assessment and management skills
• Experience managing complex cases
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• The ability to work independently and adapt to changing demands

Please note: Photographic ID must be evidenced when reporting for duty.

Why apply?

• £31.13 per hour
• Umbrella/Ltd
• Immediate opportunity
• Complex and varied caseload
• Opportunity to develop your Adult Social Care experience
• Dedicated Tripod consultant support