Experienced Social Worker
Wiltshire Council, Chippenham, Wiltshire
30+ days ago
Job type: Permanent
Job description
Are you an experienced Social Worker ready to step into a role that combines leadership and skill development? Join a dynamic Adult Community North team dedicated to providing support and intervention for individuals aged 18 and above, living with physical disabilities, chronic conditions, autism, and sensory impairments.
Our service offers support and intervention to people aged 18 plus, who live with physical disabilities, chronic and long-term conditions, autism, and sensory impairment. We work in a supportive environment and are committed to professional and career development, providing monthly supervision and offering flexible working arrangements.
Main duties of the job
As a crucial member of our team, you\'ll collaborate with individuals, families, and caregivers, conduct Care Act 2014 assessments, evaluate needs, and manage both short-term and long-term cases. Dive into advancing safeguarding inquiries, handling Court of Protection matters, and maintaining close collaboration with healthcare and multidisciplinary professionals.
To thrive in this role, you must be registered with Social Work England, possess a solid understanding of the Care Act 2014, approach risks with positivity, and be passionate about making a difference.
If you share our commitment to making a difference and bring vision and creativity to the table, then we look forward to hearing from you.
About us
Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a \'One Council\' ethos. That\'s why we focus on getting the things that matter to our people right.
Job responsibilities
To practice in accordance with and uphold the Standards of Professional Practice for social workers as defined by the Health and Care Professions Council, which includes the code of ethics and the continuing professional development requirements in order to maintain registration as a social worker to be able to work in England. To practice in accordance with the Professional Capabilities Framework for Social Workers (the national occupational standards for the profession) at the level of Experienced Social Worker.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified Social Worker with evidence of post qualifying learning and development.
Desirable
- Please see the job description for all the details.
