Social Worker

The Methodist Church in Britain; Leasowe; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Clear career progression

Training opportunities

Induction training (P2C)

Job summary

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a part-time social worker to assess adults with disabilities, develop personalised support plans, and lead safeguarding inquiries. Registration with Social Work England is required, along with evidence of CPD in line with the PCF.

The role involves carrying out Care Act assessments, coordinating with carers and partner agencies, and delivering asset-based, strength-focused support.

Qualifications

• Social work qualification or DipSW is required.
• Registration with Social Work England is required.
• Experience with carers and vulnerable individuals or families is required.
• Experience with Care Act assessments, mental capacity assessments and safeguarding enquiries is expected.

Responsibilities

• Carry out Care Act assessments for adults with disabilities and their carers.
• Develop personalised support plans for people with complex needs.
• Complete mental capacity assessments.
• Lead safeguarding enquiries.
• Work in a person-centred way to help people and their carers achieve outcomes.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Anti-discriminatory practice

Partnership working

Asset-based approach

Education

Social work degree

CPD evidence (PCF)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

This social worker post sits in integrated services for adults with disabilities at Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. The work centres on assessing people with complex needs under the Care Act, building personalised support plans with them and their carers, completing mental capacity assessments and leading safeguarding enquiries. The post is part-time at 18.75 hours a week, and newly qualified social workers and final-year students are welcomed on a different pay scale. Registration with Social Work England is required.

What the job involves

• Carry out Care Act assessments for adults with disabilities and their carers
• Develop personalised support plans for people with complex needs
• Complete mental capacity assessments
• Take the lead on safeguarding enquiries
• Work in a person-centred way to help people and their carers achieve the outcomes they need

What’s required

Qualifications

• Social work qualification, such as a degree in Social Work or DipSW
• Evidence of CPD in line with the PCF, and willingness to undertake the practice educator award

Registration & licences

• Registration with Social Work England, with evidence

Experience

• Proven experience of working with carers and with vulnerable individuals and families
• Experience arranging support plans and/or packages of care
• Experience of working with partner agencies in a professional capacity
• Experience of Care Act assessments, mental capacity assessments and safeguarding enquiries

Skills & knowledge

• Practice supporting the core principles of the College of Social Work and Families and Wellbeing Directorate, including anti-discriminatory practice
• Knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1983, Mental Capacity Act 2005, Disability Discrimination Act 1995, Care Act 2014 and safeguarding
• Sound assessment and interviewing skills, including asset and strength-based approaches
• Verbal and written communication, customer service and partnership working with families, carers and professionals
• Understanding of confidentiality and data protection requirements

Checks & eligibility

• DBS check

Other

• Willingness to move across teams according to service needs
• Organisational skills and appropriate IT skills, such as Microsoft Office
• Demonstrated alignment with the Trust Values (Commitment, Communication, Care, Courage, Compassion, Competency)

Nice to have

• Relevant post-qualifying or vocational training
• Emotional intelligence and developing emotional resilience in the role
• Experience of working with carers and families
• Experience in a Local Authority setting
• Experience working in a multiagency team
• Experience working with a range of families with different issues and needs

What’s offered

• Clear career progression framework
• Range of training opportunities
• Up to 3 weeks of induction training through the Prepare to Care (P2C) programme