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Wakefield Council; Newton Hill; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Wakefield Council is seeking a Senior Social Worker within the Community Learning Disability team. You will apply in-depth knowledge of the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Human Rights Act 1998 to complex cases, with responsibilities including assessment, care management and risk management.

The role requires senior-level practice, supporting and supervising colleagues or students, and building strong professional relationships to promote multi-agency working and achieve positive

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Human Rights Act 1998.
• Aptitude for handling complex assessments, care management and risk.
• Ability to provide expert practice in complex situations, including managing higher levels of risk.
• Experience working at senior level, supervising colleagues or students.
• Ability to build strong professional relationships and promote multi-agency working.

Responsibilities

• Deal with more complex cases, including assessment, care management and management of risk.
• Provide expert and effective practice in complex situations, assessing and managing higher levels of risk.
• Support and supervise colleagues or students within the organisation.
• Develop strong professional relationships promoting multi-agency working and achieving positive outcomes for individuals and carers.

Job description

As a Senior Social Worker within the Community Learning Disability team:

You will be able to demonstrate in-depth knowledge and application of relevant legislation including the Care Act 2014, the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Human Rights Act 1998.

You will have specific responsibilities for dealing with more complex cases, including assessment, care management and management of risk.

You will be able to demonstrate expert and effective practice in complex situations, assessing and managing higher levels of risk while promoting enablement and self-determination.

You will be able to work at a senior level, supporting and supervising colleagues or students within the organisation.

You will develop strong professional relationships promoting multi-agency working and achieving positive outcomes for individuals and carers.