Social Worker

Oxfordshire County Council; Oxford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A local authority in Oxford is seeking an experienced Social Worker (Adult Social Care) to provide support to adults with physical or sensory impairments, learning disabilities, and autism. The role involves conducting assessments, developing support plans, and collaborating with various partners to promote independence and safeguard vulnerable individuals. Candidates should have a recognised Social Work qualification and experience in community-based practices. This position offers a competitive pay rate of £35 - £38 per hour, on a full-time, temporary basis.

Qualifications

• Recognised Social Work qualification (BA/MA/Postgraduate Diploma/Fast-track route).
• Social Work England registration.
• Experience in multi-agency working and community-based practice.
• Strong understanding of the Care Act 2014 and relevant social care legislation.
• Skilled in safeguarding adults.
• Excellent assessment, communication, and case recording skills.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out strength-based assessments to develop personalised support plans.
• Promoting long-term independence through support networks.
• Assessing and arranging necessary services.
• Managing a caseload and prioritising tasks effectively.
• Identifying safeguarding concerns according to Care Act 2014.
• Collaborating across teams to deliver effective support.

Skills

Multi-agency working

Strong understanding of the Care Act 2014

Safeguarding adults

Excellent assessment skills

Communication skills

Case recording skills

Education

Recognised Social Work qualification

Social Work England registration

Post-qualifying training (e.g., Best Interest Assessor)

Job description

Tempting Recruitment are working alongside our client, a Local Authority, who are looking to recruit an experienced Social Worker (Adult Social Care) to join their team based in Oxford.

PAY RATE: £35 - £38 per hour | WORK TYPE: Temporary | WORK PATTERN: Full Time | LOCATION: Oxford

Job Summary

As a Social Worker within Adult Social Care, you will operate in a multidisciplinary setting, offering professional support to adults with physical or sensory impairments, learning disabilities, autism, and their carers. The focus will be on promoting independence, personalisation, and meeting social care outcomes as defined by the Department of Health's Adult Social Care Outcomes Framework.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out strength-based and proportionate assessments to develop personalised support plans.
• Promoting long-term independence by identifying informal support networks and enabling community resources.
• Assessing and arranging services such as equipment, reablement, housing adaptations, and assistive technology.
• Managing a caseload, prioritising tasks effectively, and participating in duty and emergency response work.
• Identifying and responding to safeguarding concerns in accordance with the Care Act 2014 and local procedures.
• Working collaboratively across teams, including health and housing partners, to deliver effective support.
• Keeping accurate records, contributing to legal proceedings when required, and supporting service improvement.

Qualifications

• Recognised Social Work qualification (BA/MA/Postgraduate Diploma/Fast-track route)
• Social Work England registration
• Experience in multi-agency working and community-based practice
• Strong understanding of the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act, and relevant social care legislation
• Skilled in safeguarding adults and applying "Making Safeguarding Personal" principles
• Excellent assessment, communication, and case recording skills
• Post-qualifying training: Best Interest Assessor, Approved Mental Health Professional, or Practice Educator
• Experience with equipment provision, housing adaptations, and moving and handling techniques

Please be advised that only candidates that have the specific skills and experiences required for this role will be shortlisted and submitted to our client for review.

How to Apply

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