Social Worker - 37 Hours

The Methodist Church in Britain; Torquay; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS

Council terms and conditions

Professional supervision

Learning and development opportunities

Access to experienced colleagues

Employee benefits

Job summary

Torbay Council is recruiting permanent social workers across Adult Social Care, in Transitions, Complex Care and Older Person's Mental Health teams to deliver strengths-based assessments, reviews and person-centred support plans that help adults stay independent and connected locally. The roles suit newly qualified social workers, those early in their career and people returning to practice after a break.

Registration with Social Work England is required and visa sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Registration with Social Work England (relevant for practice)
• Knowledge of Care Act, Mental Capacity Act and safeguarding principles
• Enhanced DBS check with adult barred list
• Ability to work within multidisciplinary teams with good record-keeping

Responsibilities

• Carry out strengths-based assessments and reviews
• Develop person-centred care and support plans
• Work with individuals, families, carers and partner agencies
• Promote independence and positive outcomes for adults
• Coordinate support within teams to reduce risk
• Contribute to safeguarding duties as required

Skills

Social care knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Risk assessment

Reflection and supervision

Communication with public

Education

Social work qualification (degree/diploma/cert)

Job description

Torbay Council is recruiting permanent social workers across Adult Social Care, in Transitions, Complex Care and Older Person's Mental Health teams. The work centres on strengths-based assessments, reviews and person-centred support plans for adults who need help to stay independent and connected locally. The posts suit newly qualified social workers, those early in their career and people returning to practice after a break. Social Work England registration is required and visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• Carry out strengths-based assessments and reviews
• Develop person-centred care and support plans
• Work with individuals, families, carers and partner agencies
• Promote independence and positive outcomes
• Work within multidisciplinary teams to coordinate support and reduce risk
• Contribute to safeguarding work as required

Qualifications

• Relevant social work qualification, such as a degree, diploma, Certificate of Qualification in Social Work or Certificate in Social Services

Registration & licences

• Registration with Social Work England
• Knowledge of professional standards and regulatory requirements relevant to Social Work England

Skills & knowledge

• Knowledge of the Care Act and Mental Capacity Act, applied with proportionality and least restrictive practice
• Sound professional judgement within statutory frameworks, with decisions clearly recorded
• Knowledge of Making Safeguarding Personal and strengths-based practice
• Professional challenge and engagement in reflective supervision
• Leading on jointly-worked complex cases while managing time across assessment, planning and review
• Conversing at ease with members of the public and giving advice in accurate spoken English

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check with adult barred list check

Other

• Commitment to continued professional development
• Knowledge of managing expectations

What’s offered

• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Council terms and conditions
• Professional supervision
• Learning and development opportunities
• Access to experienced colleagues
• A range of employee benefits