Trafford Council - Adult Social Worker

Remedy Recruitment Group; Trafford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the United Kingdom is seeking a social worker to assess care and support needs of vulnerable adults. The role involves conducting capacity assessments, managing a caseload, and advocating for individuals requiring assistance. Ideal candidates will have a deep understanding of the Mental Capacity Act and experience in multi-disciplinary teamwork, ensuring the safety and well-being of clients. This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact within the community.

Qualifications

• Experience conducting assessments of care and support needs.
• Knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act 2005.
• Ability to advocate for vulnerable adults.

Responsibilities

• Assess care and support needs of adults in various settings.
• Complete capacity assessments and manage best interest meetings.
• Support adults lacking capacity in accommodation decisions.
• Manage a caseload providing social work services.
• Identify and respond to individuals at risk of harm.
• Conduct assessments as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Liaise with social service and health professionals.
• Manage personal workload and maintain records.
• Advocate on behalf of adults.

Job description

• Assessing the care and support needs of adults/carers within a range of settings and in partnership with them, planning specific objectives for meeting those needs.
• Completing capacity assessments and when required Best Interest Meetings/decisions in line with the Mental Capacity Act 2005.
• Supporting adults who may lack capacity to consent to their accommodation and care needs and applying to the Court of Protection for authorisation of any deprivation of liberty.
• Managing a caseload providing a social work service to people with care and support needs, which will include adults at risk of harm and neglect.
• Identifying and ensuring the appropriate response to individuals who are vulnerable and appear to be at risk of significant harm - keeping people safe (bearing in mind the right to self-determination for those with capacity), and working within relevant safeguarding adults policy and frameworks
• Carrying out assessments as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Liaising with other Social Service professionals, health professionals and partner agencies.
• Undertaking administration (including keeping of appropriate up-to-date records) and management of personal workload providing statistical information as required.
• Advocating on behalf of adults with a view to resolving areas of conflict.

If you are interested in this role please send your updated CV in the first instance.