Experienced Qualified Social Worker - Adults

To provide a high-quality social work service to adults and young people with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, and neurological conditions, promoting independence, wellbeing, choice, and control. Possession of full driving licence, access to a vehicle and willingness to travel both inside and outside the council area as required.

• Undertake strength-based assessments of need, risk, and eligibility under the Care Act 2014 and other relevant legislation.
• Develop, implement, monitor, and review person-centred support plans that promote independence and wellbeing.
• Complete Mental Capacity Act assessments and Best Interest decision-making processes where appropriate.
• Carry out Continuing Health Care assessments and contribute to multidisciplinary assessments.
• Support effective transition planning for young people moving from children's to adult services.
• Manage a complex caseload involving individuals with multiple and complex needs.
• Safeguarding Lead and undertake safeguarding enquiries under Section 42 of the Care Act.
• Identify and manage risks, balancing duty of care with individuals' rights to make informed choices.
• Work with individuals, carers, providers, and partner agencies to protect adults at risk from abuse and neglect.
• Prepare reports and provide evidence for safeguarding meetings, reviews, and legal proceedings where required.

Direct Work and Intervention

• Build effective relationships with individuals, families, carers, and advocacy services.
• Undertake person-centred interventions that promote empowerment, resilience, and independence.
• Support individuals experiencing significant life changes, deterioration in health, or crisis situations.
• Advocate for individuals to ensure their voice is heard and their rights are upheld.

Partnership and Multi-Agency Working

• Work collaboratively with health services, housing providers, education, voluntary organisations, and community resources.
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings and contribute professional social work expertise.
• Foster effective partnership working to improve outcomes and reduce barriers to independence.