Social Worker, Community Team

North Somerset Council; United States; Remote; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Reflective supervision

Learning & Development programme

Group supervision & peer support

Job summary

North Somerset Council is seeking a fixed-term Social Worker to join Community Team South (CTS) in the South of North Somerset. You will carry out needs assessments under Care Act 2014, support planning, and work with multi‑agency partners to secure person-centred outcomes.

With a strength-based, person-centred approach, you will complete DoLs, risk assessments and Court of Protection welfare applications as appropriate, coordinating with Occupational Therapists and ASCWs to ensure seamless

Responsibilities

• Completing carers assessments
• Prepare clear, evidenced-based reports to inform professional decision making
• Care coordination - engaging a multi-agency team to aid all aspects of support planning, risk management and improve access to services
• Supporting individuals to navigate challenging situations and drawing in targeted support from other agencies
• Work with Brokerage and providers to source appropriate care and support with consideration of financial parameters
• Complete Community DoLs applications (in line with recent case law)
• Identify the need for Multi Agency Risk Management (MARM) referrals and supporting MARM reviews
• Complete Court of Protection welfare applications where appropriate
• Transitions for young people who do not meet criteria for the Adult Transitions Team
• Where appropriate - Working alongside Occupational Therapist/ASCW colleagues to ensure a person receives a streamlined approach to their intervention
• Review and monitor support arrangements feedback any concerns regarding quality of care
• Ensure compliance with all relevant policies procedures and statutory frameworks
• Manage a defined caseload, prioritising work effectively and working with autonomy

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a fixed term Social Worker either to join the newly formed Community Team South. The Community Team South (CTS) covers the South of North Somerset. We support adults with multiple health and social care needs utilising a strength based and person-centred approach. Ensuring the person, their networks and partner agencies are involved to create person centred support planning meeting eligible needs and outcomes. CTS consists of Social Workers, Occupational Therapists and Adults Social Care Workers (ASCW), Completing needs assessments under the Care Act 2014, support planning to meet outcomes, mental capacity assessments and best Interest processes, risk assessments, reviews.

• Completing carers assessments.
• Prepare clear, evidenced-based reports to inform professional decision making.
• Care coordination - engaging a multi-agency team to aid all aspects of support planning, risk management and improve access to services.
• Supporting individuals to navigate challenging situations and drawing in targeted support from other agencies.
• Work with Brokerage and providers to source appropriate care and support with consideration of financial parameters.
• Complete Community DoLs applications (in line with recent case law)
• Identify the need for Multi Agency Risk Management (MARM) referrals and supporting MARM reviews.
• Complete Court of Protection welfare applications where appropriate
• Transitions for young people who do not meet criteria for the Adult Transitions Team.
• Where appropriate - Working alongside Occupational Therapist/ASCW colleagues to ensure a person receives a streamlined approach to their intervention.
• Review and monitor support arrangements feedback any concerns regarding quality of care.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant policies procedures and statutory frameworks.
• Manage a defined caseload, prioritising work effectively and working with autonomy.

We offer:

• Access to regular reflective supervision which empowers you to make evidence informed professional judgements drawing on the latest research, theories, legislation, and policy frameworks.
• Learning and Development programme, Quality Assurance Framework and membership to Research in Practice (RIP): providing every member of staff access to their resources.
• Opportunities to access various training to enhance your skills, knowledge and performance as well as providing the opportunity to train in specific areas and access to regular legal and practice updates.
• We are passionate about peer learning and offer group supervision and peer support groups where you can share your experience and learn from others.

This position is exempt under the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions) Order 1975 and is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Valid driving licence and own transport, or be able to provide alternative, suitable method of travel is an essential condition for this role.