At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a dynamic team to assess and support adults in need of care.
- Company: Liverpool City Council, dedicated to improving community wellbeing.
- Benefits: Personal consultant support, competitive pay, and referral bonuses.
- Other info: Equal opportunity employer committed to safeguarding vulnerable individuals.
- 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 required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Our client Liverpool city council is looking for an Experienced Adult Social Worker to join their Assessment and Care team.
Job Purpose
To contribute to the operational delivery of an effective Adult Social Care Service as part of an integrated team responsible for safeguarding, support planning and promoting the wellbeing of adults with care and support needs continuously improving outcomes.
- To identify individual needs through assessment.
- To plan and co-design individual support plans.
- To ensure that regular monitoring and reviews of support plans are carried out.
- To be responsible for social work provision including managing own caseload whilst managing the reputation of the Department and Council and complying with national and service procedures and guidance.
Main Areas of Responsibility:
- Hold and effectively manage a complex and varied caseload with appropriate supervision, guidance and support, reflecting the function of the team and Adult Social Care in accordance with policy, procedures, guidance and legislation.
- Undertake work within legislative frameworks including the preparation of written reports, statements and representations to the judiciary at Court hearings and applications to the Court of Protection.
- Accountable for complex decision making and risk management in relation to caseloads ensuring professional judgement, evidence-based tools, critical reflection and analysis to inform this.
- Communicate skilfully and confidently in complex or high-risk situations.
- Attend and represent the department at a range of multi-disciplinary forums and undertaking the role of Chair as required.
- Undertake direct work with service users, carers and families in line with interagency safeguarding adults policy and procedures.
- To make appropriate assessment and act as care navigator for the individuals presenting with eligible social care needs within appropriate time limits and in collaboration with health and other agencies.
- To plan relevant responses to meet individual needs in collaboration with carers, advocates and representatives in consultation with health and other agencies.
- To ensure the delivery within financial resources available of services to meet assessed needs and outcomes.
- To maintain an effective system for coordination, monitoring and reviewing support plans and service standards, to identify gaps in service or unmet need and advise line manager and commissioners.
Benefits of working with Remedy
- A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant.
- Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs.
- Referral bonus - up to £250 per person placed.
- Double payrolls each week.
Terms & Conditions apply. You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions. Remedy Social Care is an APSCo Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit.
Experienced Adult Social Worker - Assessment and Care in Liverpool employer: Remedy Recruitment Group
Liverpool City Council is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment for Experienced Adult Social Workers. With a strong commitment to employee development, the council provides opportunities for professional growth and continuous training, ensuring that staff can effectively contribute to the wellbeing of adults in need. Located in the vibrant city of Liverpool, employees benefit from a diverse community and access to various resources, making it a rewarding place to work.
