Social Worker – Adult Services

Description

Our local government clients are recruiting a Social Worker – Adult Services to deliver high-quality and effective social work services, responding promptly to the needs of adults, carers, and their families within statutory guidelines. The postholder will participate in assessments, care planning, and safeguarding (for ASYEs, this will be under the supervision of an experienced practitioner.  

Your key responsibilities will include:

To ensure customers receive the right help at the right time, addressing their needs for choice, early intervention, prevention, information, and advice, and helping them take advantage of opportunities and make informed decisions regarding their support. This will include devising appropriate well-being and support plans. The use and understanding of Advocacy will be key to this role.

Qualification – Essential

• GCSE Grade (or equivalent) in English Language and Mathematics.
• A recognised degree in Social Work, DipSW or CQSW.
• Social Work England registered.
• Advanced –Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Outlook, Social Media and CRM.

Qualifications, Knowledge, and Experience Requirements - Criteria to be Evaluated at the Shortlisting Stage.

• Experience in carrying out comprehensive social work assessments using the Care Act.
• Experience of providing information, advice and signposting, to enable them to make informed decisions.
• Experience of working in partnership with people, their careers and service providers
• Experience with using Direct Payments would also be advantageous.
• Demonstrable ability to monitor and review the impact of support plans against the agreed outcomes to ensure they are effective.
• Demonstrable ability to produce high-quality recordings, contact details, assessments, and support plans.
• Ability to prepare and present high-quality reports for use in legal cases, including the Court of Protection.
• An understanding of and commitment to actively supporting and promoting equality within the workplace and the community, and equity of access to services for residents.
• Able to make judgements of need using clinical reasoning and record these accurately.
• Able to work collaboratively with service users, carers and a wide range of stakeholders at all levels and across a variety of organisations.
• Good demonstrable understanding of the Care Act and the Mental Capacity Act /DOLS.
• Good working knowledge of the London Multi Agency Adult Safeguarding policy and procedures and all related adults legislation, including Making Safeguarding Personal.
• Knowledge of current best practice and integration initiatives across health and care areas.
• Knowledge and understanding of the needs of Adults at Risk and those with long-term conditions and complex needs.
• Good understanding of the issues related to delivering assessment and support planning for individuals within a diverse community setting.  
• Working knowledge of a wide range of typical IT tools, including database, Word processing, email and spreadsheet applications.

Essential Compliance Requirements

• 5 Years References
• DBS disclosure at the Enhanced level is required
• A pre-engagement screening is mandatory for this role. Please be prepared for this additional step in the application process.

Diamond Blaque Group, a leading provider in the public sector, is acting as an employment agency for this vacancy. Our organisation is deeply committed to fostering an environment of equal opportunity and diversity in the workplace.