Job Summary
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Social Worker to join our Community Team. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing high-quality social work services to adults within the community, supporting their well-being and independence. This role requires a strong understanding of UK social work legislation, safeguarding practices, and multi-agency collaboration.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct assessments of individuals' needs and develop care and support plans in line with relevant legislation and best practices.
- Work collaboratively with service users, their families, carers, and other professionals to provide person-centered support.
- Carry out risk assessments and implement safeguarding measures to protect vulnerable adults.
- Facilitate access to appropriate community resources, services, and support networks.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date case records in accordance with legal and organisational requirements.
- Advocate on behalf of service users to ensure their voices are heard and rights upheld.
- Participate in multidisciplinary meetings and contribute to the development of policies and service improvements.
- Comply with the Social Work England standards and adhere to professional ethics and values.
Essential Requirements
- Degree in Social Work and registration with Social Work England.
- Proven experience in adult social care or community-based social work.
- Strong knowledge of the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, and other relevant legislation.
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, and assessment skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multi-agency framework.
- Commitment to continuous professional development and learning.
- Ability to manage a complex caseload effectively.
Desirable Skills and Experience
- Experience working with older adults, individuals with disabilities, or those with mental health conditions.
- Knowledge of local authority processes and policies.
- Familiarity with case management systems and electronic record-keeping.
- Additional training in safeguarding, risk management, or crisis intervention.
Social worker is required to complete work in a community team to hold and effectively manage a complex and varied caseload with appropriate supervision, guidance and support. Ensuring a strength-based conversation tailored to people's needs underpins all conversations and assessments.
Accountable for complex decision making and risk management in relation to caseloads ensuring professional judgement, evidence-based tools, critical reflection and analysis to inform this.
There is a requirement to participate in a duty system. Ensure that reports are up to date, of a high quality and submitted according to appropriate timescales.
Undertake mental capacity and best interests' assessments and ensure the findings are recorded in a timely manner, in line with the Mental Capacity legislations.
Lead safeguarding enquiries, ensuring completion within timescales and outcomes recorded and shared with relevant parties, in line with the Care Act 2014. Undertake direct work with people, carers and families in line with interagency safeguarding adults
Communicate skilfully and confidently in complex or high-risk situations and escalate to senior management, as appropriate.
Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
