SOCIAL WORKER LEVEL 3 (Adults)
- Talent Pool
- Full Time
- Bootle
- 27.98 GBP per hour
Job Description
Who You Are
- Qualified social worker with a SW degree or equivalent.
- Current registration with HCPC.
- Minimum 2 years post-qualification experience in statutory Adult's Social Care service.
- Possess skills and knowledge of NHS and Community Care Act, Mental Health Act, and other appropriate legislative frameworks.
- Proficient in assessment frameworks, human growth and development, and professional decision making.
- Capable of critical reflection and analysis in complex cases.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and partnership working skills.
- Committed to professional development and adherence to ethical standards.
- Ability to undergo satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and meet special requirements including being a casual car user.
- Must be legally entitled to work in the UK and adhere to the Council's no smoking policy.
What the Job Involves
- Managing a complex and varied caseload with appropriate supervision, reflecting team functions and service policy.
- Working within legislative frameworks, including court representations.
- Making complex decisions involving professional judgment, service user involvement, and needs-led assessments.
- Identifying and assessing levels of risk and need, conducting safeguarding investigations, and providing protective/supportive services.
- Preparing needs/care and support plans, and commissioning personalized packages of care in consultation with other agencies.
- Negotiating personalized care arrangements considering available resources and budgets.
- Conducting direct work with adults and their families in alignment with care plans.
- Collaborating with internal and external colleagues across multi-agency boundaries.
- Handling specific responsibilities and out-of-hours duties as required.
- Communicating effectively in high-risk situations and developing others' communication skills.
- Representing the department in multi-disciplinary forums and occasionally chairing meetings.
- Modeling critical reflection, evidence-based decision-making, and fostering inclusive practice.
- Engaging in professional supervision and development reviews to enhance practice and career growth.
- Overseeing the management, teaching, and assessment of social work students on placements.
- Ensuring high-quality, timely reports and proper authorization of case expenditures.
- Maintaining accurate, up-to-date data entry and safeguarding client information in accordance with Data Protection Act 1998.
- Performing additional duties as directed to meet service demands and contributing to the overall service and council development.
- Complying with Health and Safety and Equality and Diversity policies.
