Social Work Practitioner Grimsby

Meeveem Limited; Grimsby; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Focus CIC seeks an experienced Social Worker to join its adult teams, handling a varied caseload for clients aged 14+. You will conduct assessments under Care Act 2014 and Mental Capacity Act 2005, enabling people to live independently at home or in other settings.

You will collaborate with carers and professionals to provide high-quality, personalised care while adhering to safeguarding policies and mandatory reporting requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in social care with vulnerable people.
• Excellent communication and report-writing skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with carers, families and other professionals.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, person-centred social care in partnership with individuals and carers.
• Manage a caseload, prioritise tasks, review needs and care plans, and monitor outcomes.
• Work within Mental Capacity Act and safeguarding policies to protect adults at risk.
• Prepare reports for panels, case conferences and court as required.
• Maintain accurate case records with confidentiality and timeliness.
• Adapt to agile working environments and support service users to maximise independence.

Skills

Caseload management

Assessment and planning

Communication skills (verbal & written

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Safeguarding knowledge

Education

Social Work Degree or equivalent

Social Work England Registration

Job description

Job summary

Due to an internal promotion we have an opportunity for a Social Worker to join our adult teams. Your role will be to hold a varied case load from a range of different client groups, aged 14+, with a range of differing needs i.e. Mental Health, Physical Disabilities, Learning Disabilities and Safeguarding. You will carry out assessments under the Care Act 2014 and Mental Capacity Act 2005, utilising creativity to enable the individual to be supported in their own home or other settings.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a person with enthusiasm and passion for social work. In return we can offer you the opportunity to genuinely make a difference to some of the most vulnerable people in our community.

About us

Focus is an independent Social Enterprise (Community Interest Company) providing Adult Social Work across North East Lincolnshire. We believe that being an independent social work practice provides us with unique opportunities to be more flexible and creative in our approach. This benefits our service users, their families and carers and our staff.

Job responsibilities

• To provide, in partnership with individuals, their carers and other key professionals, a high quality, person centred, accountable social care service which ensures best outcomes for people.
• To actively and effectively manage a caseload which will include prioritising and co-ordinating own workload; reviewing and monitoring individual needs, care plans and care packages; decision making; managing risk and effective recording.
• At all times to be mindful of the Mental Capacity Act and to be alert to situations where vulnerable adults may be at risk and to act in accordance with the Adults Safeguarding Policies and Procedures.
• To facilitate proportionate holistic assessments (including where appropriate self-assessments) working collaboratively with the individual, their carer/family and other professionals in order to identify levels of need and outcomes required which will inform the appropriate level of associated resources to help the person optimise their independence and meet their support needs.
• To consider the needs of carers in all assessment activity and to undertake Carer Assessments as requested and/or required.
• To work within appropriate timeframes to meet immediate needs and reduce risks in crisis situations and at all times ensure appropriate and proportionate responses or referrals are provided in accordance with legislation, guidance and policies.
• Provide support in self directing the personalised care and support to meet the assessed needs and agreed outcomes
• Proactively promote peoples well-being by enabling them to prevent, postpone or reduce the need for care and support by providing information, advice and signposting which promotes access to universal/preventative services, community and other natural support resources; maximising their assets using benefits and other funding sources, (e.g. Continuing Health Care Funding) to ensure independence, choice and control.
• To work in partnership with other professionals, supporting service users, carers and families to develop person centred support plans incorporating an individuals circle of support, positive risk taking, solution finding where possible through universal services.
• Proactively manage, with a level of autonomy, unresolved support / unmet need and service issues and make recommendations for resolution in situations where: needs cannot be delivered by the personal budget allocation; where there is a lack of suitable services; the apparent failure of providers to meet national or locally determined quality or performance standards. This may include preparing and presenting evidential report(s) to the Individual, Commissioning, Approval and Advice Panel.
• Social Work Practitioners (Disability) will manage a caseload of people with multiple, complex and profound disabilities and will assess and plan transitions from Childrens Services into Adults working with a range of appropriate partners and providers and providing support to the young people through the transition process.
• Identify, investigate and manage potential high risk situations where service users/carers safety or liberty may be at risk, making the necessary referrals as appropriate so as to enable them to take risks whilst protecting them from abuse, managing the risks to staff and the organisation; this may include undertaking assessments under the Mental Capacity Act.
• To assist with investigations into allegations of abuse, contribute to strategy meetings and liaise with other professionals.
• To maintain case records ensuring that all data meets the required levels of accuracy, quality, confidentiality and timeliness.
• To prepare reports for panels, case conferences & court and to attend as required and appropriate.
• To work on a duty rota, responding to emergency assessments or other situations which may occur.
• Act as mentor to less experienced staff / students, providing them with support and guidance in terms of professional practice and organisational policies and procedures
• To have an awareness of the performance targets, both national and local and to ensure all activity is aligned with meeting those targets.
• To work to Social Work Standards set out by Social Work England.
• To be an ambassador for focus at all times, representing the organisation positively, professionally and appropriately at meetings with service users, carers, families, other professionals and agencies.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a social care setting with vulnerable people

Desirable

• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary setting with other professionals

Skills/Abilities

Essential

• An effective team member, flexible, reliable and committed
• Effective communication skills, both verbally and in writing
• Interpersonal skills which support the formation of effective working relationships with a range of colleagues
• Ability to manage sensitive and challenging situations in relation to working with individuals, carers and partners
• Effective organisational skills and personal self-motivation to achieve targets and deadlines and manage and prioritise own workload appropriately
• Excellent keyboard skills which enable accurate and timely recording

Desirable

• Influencing and negotiating skills with both individuals / carers and other professionals

Other requirements

Essential

• Hold a current valid driving licence or have access to appropriate transport or be able to meet the demands of the post with reasonable adjustment
• Able to work flexibly, sometimes out of normal office hours, according to the needs of the service
• Able to respond positively and work effectively within an agile working environment

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge and understanding of relevant Adult Social Care legislation, guidance, regulations and professional best practice
• Knowledge and understanding of the Mental Capacity and Deprivation of Liberty Legislation and an awareness of the Mental Health Act
• Understanding of assessment, care planning and reviewing
• Understanding of, and respect for, confidentiality and the importance of consent to share information
• Awareness of issues and Legislation relating to Carers
• Awareness of Safeguarding Adults

Desirable

• Application of relevant Adult Social Care legislation, guidance, regulations and professional best practice
• Application of the Mental Capacity and Deprivation of Liberty Legislation and an awareness of the Mental Health Act
• Demonstration through practice of understanding of individuals rights and choices and the importance of empowerment and promotion of independence

Qualifications

Essential

• Relevant Social Work Degree or equivalent, and current Social Work England Registration
• Qualified Nurse and registered with NMC (for posts within the Disability Team)

Desirable

• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.