Who You Are
- Qualified and experienced social worker with a degree in social work or equivalent.
- Current registration with HCPCC.
- Minimum of 2 years post-qualification experience in statutory adult's social care service.
- Knowledgeable in NHS and Community Care Act, Mental Health Act, and other relevant legislation.
- Skilled in applying needs-led assessment and planning with a strong understanding of human growth and development.
- Proficient in critical reflection, analysis, and making person-centred judgments.
- Effective communicator, both in written and verbal forms, able to produce high-quality reports and plans.
- Adept in partnership working, especially with individuals and their families, and demonstrating client empathy.
- Organized and capable of managing fluctuating caseloads and meeting deadlines.
- Committed to professional development and adherence to ethical standards including the HCPC Code.
- Possesses a valid DBS check and legally entitled to work in the UK.
What the Job Involves
- Managing a complex caseload with appropriate supervision, guidance, and support.
- Undertaking work within legislative frameworks and preparing written statements for court hearings.
- Making complex decisions related to cases ensuring professional judgment and service user involvement.
- Identifying and assessing levels of risk and need, undertaking safeguarding investigations.
- Preparing needs and care support plans in consultation with other agencies leading to personalized care packages.
- Negotiating personalized care arrangements within budget constraints.
- Conducting direct work with adults and their families aligned with care plans.
- Collaborating with both internal and external colleagues across multi-agency boundaries.
- Undertaking specific responsibilities such as the role of AMPH and potentially engaging in out-of-hours duty.
- Representing the department in multi-disciplinary forums and potentially chairing meetings.
- Ensuring high-quality, up-to-date data entry and accurate records management.
- Overseeing the management, teaching, and assessment of social work students on placements.
- Monitoring and promoting health, safety, wellbeing, and emotional resilience.
- Contributing to team development and attending team meetings.
- Ensuring client information data is lawfully gathered and divulged in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998.
- Potentially contributing to the Out of Hours Service and promoting equality and diversity in all aspects of work.
- Position based primarily in the South of the Borough with potential for hybrid working between Bootle office and home.
