Social Worker - Community Wellbeing Service Lv (Social and Healthcare Qualified)

TN United Kingdom; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Social Worker for their Community Wellbeing Service in Stoke-on-Trent. This role involves supporting individuals and their families, ensuring their safety and wellbeing while adhering to statutory responsibilities. You will work collaboratively with a team to allocate referrals, conduct safeguarding investigations, and optimize citizen participation in care planning. This position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact in the community, utilizing evidence-based approaches to enhance the lives of those in need. If you are passionate about social work and committed to improving community health, this is the perfect role for you.

Qualifications

• Qualified social worker with experience in community wellbeing.
• Ability to undertake Adult Safeguarding enquiries and investigations.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals in care and support needs, ensuring their safety.
• Maintain professional records and provide guidance to colleagues.

Skills

Social Work

Adult Safeguarding

Mental Capacity Act

Evidence-based Social Work Models

Education

Social Work Qualification

Healthcare Qualification

Tools

Care First

Job description

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Social Worker - Community Wellbeing Service Lv (Social and Healthcare Qualified), Stoke-on-Trent

Client:

mbi Medical Ltd

Location:

Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

Job Description:

• Work to the team’s operating purpose and principles to help individuals live the best lives they can, whilst working within the relevant processes, policies and procedures.
• Fulfil the full range of the service’s statutory responsibilities with regard to individuals and carers who present with a need for care and support.
• Assist with the allocation of referrals to the appropriate team member based on complexity of need, skills set required, and worker capacity; escalate to senior social worker/team manager for action if capacity is not available as required.
• Ensure that individuals are protected from abuse and neglect by undertaking investigations into Adult Safeguarding enquiries and completing written and verbal reports outlining findings and conclusions. Where identified as the lead worker, be responsible for ensuring that the service meets ‘what matters’ to each citizen.
• Undertake work with individuals in situations of high risk or complexity, utilising a range of evidence-based social work models and approaches.
• Always seek to optimise the participation of citizens in the assessment and planning of support – utilising the Mental Capacity Act where appropriate to support and underpin decision-making. Help to develop the strengths and assets of individuals and their networks.
• Act to effectively prevent, reduce or delay the need for care and support prior to longer-term support services being put in place.
• Ensure that the individual and/or their representative is fully aware of the financial implications of their care and support arrangements, arranging timely Financial Assessments and inputting service package details onto Care First.
• Maintain electronic and professional records to demonstrate professional accountability and support performance reporting. Provide guidance and support to unqualified colleagues, as required and within the remit of your role and experience.