At a Glance
- Tasks: Support adults in making informed choices and promote their independence.
- Company: Join the City of Doncaster Council's Wellbeing and Culture Team.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working hours, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic team environment with a focus on community support.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while developing your social work skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in social work and strong communication skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 31504 - 40000 £ per year.
Our client City of Doncaster Council is looking for an Adults Social Worker to join their Wellbeing and Culture Team.
Duties and Responsibilities
- To be responsible for a caseload, undertaking holistic, strengths-based assessments with adults, carers and families to help them make informed choices and decisions, enabling them to clarify and express their needs, manage risk and contribute to service planning.
- Provide written/verbal records and reports which are concise, factual and informative based on analysis of evidence which can be used within the legal context and where necessary give evidence in court in relation to care or other proceedings (with support, guidance, joint work where necessary on complex cases).
- Using evidence-based practice and strengths-based conversations, identify need and take appropriate action, which is outcome focused.
- Promote independence and reduce risks for Adults with Social Care needs living in Doncaster.
- To undertake cases, assessing and managing risks appropriately.
- Support and encourage Community Led Support.
- Providing peer support to colleagues; advice and guidance to Assessment Officers, new employees and student Social Workers.
Specialist Skills and Knowledge
Essential skills, knowledge and experience required to fulfil the role include, but ...
We think you need these skills to ace Adults Social Worker - Wellbeing and Culture
Holistic Assessment
Strengths-Based Practice
Risk Management
Evidence-Based Practice
Report Writing
Verbal Communication
Legal Knowledge
