Social Worker

JOB PURPOSE To be an ambassador and leader across social work both internally and external to the department. To ensure the highest standards of service are provided to the residents of Buckinghamshire. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Be an ambassador and leader across social work both internally and external to the department To provide a high quality and effective professional casework service, taking responsibility for working and managing a caseload within a framework of appropriate supervision, dependent upon the complexities of these cases and the social workers experience To comply with legislation, statutory guidance and local policies and procedure Delivering outstanding support to Buckinghamshire residents and ensure that regular monitoring and review of care and support plans is carried out To be competent in all areas of the Professional Capabilities Framework of Social Work To ensure the highest standards of service are provided to the residents of Buckinghamshire, Social Workers will ensure: Work in accordance with the Better Lives framework Promote and deliver goal-based support people to achieve greater independence Promote equality as an integral part of a role and treat everyone with fairness and dignity Provides a proactive personalised approach to the delivery of care and practice Respond to peoples needs in a timely manner Focus on improving peoples well-being Give people greater choice and control over the care that they receive Take account of peoples risks and safety at all times, identifying mitigations to reduce that risk Support people to achieve the outcomes that are most important to them using all available resources and taking responsibility for the public purse Provide personalised information and advice, safeguarding, assessment, support planning and review to individuals/families and their carers Key Responsibilities: To promote independence, wellbeing and a community assets-based approach to social care at all stages in the customer pathway To ensure compliance with all statutory social care requirements including the Care Act, the Mental Health Act and the Mental Capacity Act through timely and proportionate assessment, support planning and review To ensure compliance within the Buckinghamshire Multi-agency Safeguarding Procedures and that staff providing support to ensure Safeguarding timescales are adhered to where they are not, escalate evidence of ineffective safeguarding arrangements Manage a caseload within a framework of appropriate reflective supervision, undertaking focused, strength-based assessments, outcome-focused plans and reviews that have clear objectives and outcome measures in order to ensure that all vulnerable adults and families receive a service that reflects the Trusts commitment to safeguarding and putting the needs of vulnerable adults first Demonstrate and model good practice that reflects a commitment to relationship and strengths based practice, working collaboratively with adults and their families. To assist users and carers to play a full part in the social care process by extending to them advice, support and guidance including access to translation, interpretation or advocacy services To ensure all financial assessments are requested as appropriate and to forward all relevant documentation as necessary Work directly with adults and their families to establish their lived experiences, wishes and feelings, using a variety of techniques, as required Maintain accurate and up to date records in line with Data Protection legislation (GDPR) and use Buckinghamshire Councils specific recording systems to promote effective case management. Prepare clear, structured and concise reports for meetings, i.e. Adult Safeguarding Conferences, strategy meetings, court proceedings, DFG applications as necessary, to the required standard and within the prescribed timescales Where required, to complete court paperwork, attend court, and action Court Orders that have been made Keep up to date with research findings, theoretical models and innovative practice within the social work field in order to maintain the highest professional standards Participate in regular reflective supervision and Coaching for Performance process with your manager to review casework and critically reflect on, and identify any areas of learning Maintain a record of continuous professional development in accordance with Social Work Englands / HCPCs guidance Keep up to date with organisational policies, government guidance, legislation, research and national trends in order to maintain the highest professional standards To actively promote the Equality Policy and observe the standard of conduct which prevents discrimination taking place To perform all the functions of the post consistent with current legislation and within the policies standards and procedures established by the Trust. To take responsibility for all the functions of the post within the boundaries of delegated

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