Senior Social Worker

Adult Social Care; Wakefield; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Adult Social Care in Wakefield is seeking a Senior Social Worker for the Community Learning Disability team. You will apply the Care Act 2014, MCA 2005 and Human Rights Act 1998 to complex cases, including assessment, care management and risk management.

The post supports and supervises colleagues or students within the organisation. You will foster strong professional relationships to promote multi-agency working and achieve positive outcomes for individuals and carers, working at a senior

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of Care Act 2014, MCA 2005 and Human Rights Act 1998.
• Experience with complex cases, including assessment, care management and risk management.
• Ability to operate at a senior level, supervising colleagues or students.

Responsibilities

• Deal with more complex cases, including assessment, care management and risk management.
• Demonstrate expert and effective practice in complex situations.
• Support and supervise colleagues or students within the organisation.
• Develop strong professional relationships to promote multi-agency working and positive outcomes for individuals and carers.

Skills

Risk assessment

Multi-agency working

Education

Social Work degree

Job description

About the role

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.