Social Worker

Cheshire & Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Leasowe; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider is seeking a qualified social worker to join their Integrated Services for adults with disabilities in Leasowe. The successful candidate will conduct Care Act assessments and lead safeguarding enquiries. Strong communication, organizational, and emotional resilience skills are essential. The role promises clear career progression and training opportunities within an inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified social worker registered with Social Work England.
• Experience with vulnerable individuals and families is essential.
• Demonstrated commitment to anti-discriminatory practice.

Responsibilities

• Carry out Care Act assessments and develop support plans.
• Participate in safeguarding enquiries in a professional capacity.
• Communicate effectively with families and professionals.

Skills

Care Act assessments

Developing personalized support plans

Mental capacity assessments

Safeguarding enquiries

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Emotional resilience

Understanding of confidentiality

Customer service

IT skills

Education

Degree in Social Work or equivalent

Job description

Are you a qualified social worker looking for an exciting new opportunity? Due to career progression, we have a vacancy working within our Integrated Services for adults with disabilities based at the Millennium Centre in Leasowe Wirral.

Please note that the successful candidate will be a person-centered practitioner with experience of carrying out Care Act assessments, developing personalized support plans, completing mental capacity assessments, and taking a lead on safeguarding enquiries. A good understanding of asset and strength-based approaches to assessment and support planning is vital.

In return, we can offer a clear career progression framework with a range of training opportunities. You must be a qualified social worker and registered with Social Work England.

Responsibilities and Requirements

• Social Work qualification e.g. Degree in Social Work; DipSW or equivalent
• Be registered with Social Work England and able to evidence this
• Evidence of continuing professional development in line with PCF
• Required to undertake the practice educator award
• Relevant post qualifying/vocational training courses
• Able to demonstrate practice which supports the core principles of the College of Social Work and Families and Wellbeing Directorate
• Knowledge of legislation relevant to the Service Area e.g. Adults: Mental Health Act 1983 (MHA) and/or the Mental Capacity Act 2005 (MCA) Disability Discrimination Act 1995; Care Act 2014; Safeguarding
• Understanding of confidentiality and data protection requirements
• Able to communicate verbally and in writing with a range of people including families and professionals
• Able to demonstrate organisational skills
• Awareness of current practice issues and challenges facing Social Workers
• Commitment to anti-discriminatory practice
• Able to work with individuals, families, carers/carer groups, irrespective of their circumstances and background
• Must be willing to move across teams according to the needs of the service
• An understanding of and an ability to deliver excellent customer service and to work in partnership with individuals, families, carer/carer groups, colleagues in the council and partner agencies
• Sound assessment and interviewing skills
• Demonstrate appropriate IT skills e.g. use of Microsoft Office etc
• Exercise emotional intelligence and demonstrate a developing emotional resilience in relation to their job role
• Proven experience of working with carers
• Experience of working with vulnerable individuals and families
• Experience of arranging support plans and/or packages of care
• Experience of working with partner agencies in a professional capacity

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services. All new starters will commence in post on one fixed start date each month, in line with our Prepare to Care (P2C) induction programme date.

CWP is committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible and developing a culture that values differences. We are a Disability Confident Employer, Rainbow Badge Scheme member, Veteran Aware organisation and proud holder of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award.