Experienced Adult Social Worker
- Posted 17 June 2024
- Salary £40 - £43.78 per hour
- LocationLiverpool
- Job type Contract
- Discipline Social Care
- ReferenceMikeala_1718632005
- Contact NameMikeala Osborn
Job description
Our client. Liverpool Council, is looking for an Experienced Adult Social Worker to join their Mental Health Team.
- To contribute to the operational delivery of an effective Adult Social Care Service as part of an integrated team responsible for safeguarding, support planning and promoting the wellbeing of adults with care and support needs continuously improving outcomes.
- To identify individual needs through assessment.
- To plan and co-design individual support plans.
- To ensure that regular monitoring and reviews of support plans are carried out.
- To be responsible for social work provision including managing own caseload whilst managing the reputation of the Department and Council and complying with national and service procedures and guidance.
Main Areas of Responsibility:
- Hold and effectively manage a complex and varied caseload with appropriate supervision, guidance and support, reflecting the function of the team and Adult Social Care in accordance with policy, procedures, guidance and legislation.
- Undertake work within legislative frameworks including the preparation of written reports, statements and representations to the judiciary at Court hearings and applications to the Court of Protection.
- 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.
- Communicate skilfully and confidently in complex or high-risk situations.
- Attend and represent the department at a range of multi-disciplinary forums and undertaking the role of Chair as required.
- Undertake direct work with service users, carers and families in line with interagency safeguarding adults' policy and procedures
Benefits of working with Remedy
- A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant.
- Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs
- Referral bonus - up to £250* per person placed.
- Double payrolls each week.
*Terms & Conditions apply
You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions.
Remedy Social Care is a APSCo Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit.