Social Worker: Care Act & Safeguarding – Flexible Roles

The Methodist Church in Britain; Normanton on Trent; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Flexible working opportunities

Local Government Pension Scheme

Learning and development programme

On-site day nursery

Season ticket loan

Lease car salary sacrifice scheme

Job summary

The Advice and Wellbeing Hub at Reading Borough Council is seeking a social worker to be the first point of contact for adults, carers and professionals seeking advice. The role focuses on strengths-based Care Act assessments, Mental Capacity assessments and coordinating best interest decisions within legal frameworks.

You will manage a short-term, varied caseload across wellbeing, independence and safeguarding enquiries, working with colleagues and external agencies.

Qualifications

• Social Work degree or equivalent.
• Registration with Social Work England.
• Solid understanding of the Care Act 2014.

Responsibilities

• Complete strengths-based Care Act assessments.
• Undertake Mental Capacity assessments.
• Coordinate best interest decisions.
• Manage safeguarding enquiries where needed.
• Give clear, practical advice, information and guidance to adults, carers and professionals.
• Deliver short-term interventions aimed at early intervention and prevention.
• Work with colleagues, health partners and external agencies within legal frameworks.

Skills

Care Act knowledge

Education

Social Work degree or equivalent

Job description

The Advice and Wellbeing Hub at Reading Borough Council is seeking a social worker to be the first point of contact for adults, carers and professionals seeking advice. The role focuses on strengths-based Care Act assessments, Mental Capacity assessments and coordinating best interest decisions within legal frameworks.

You will manage a short-term, varied caseload across wellbeing, independence and safeguarding enquiries, working with colleagues and external agencies.