Our client Leicestershire county council is looking for an Adults Social Worker to join their Learning Disabilities & Autism team.
Job purpose
Deliver a high quality, person-centred, accountable statutory social care service, ensuring that vulnerable adults and their families and careers;
are able to assess, manage and review their own needs and risks, maximise their own independence and self-direct the responses to deliver agreed outcomes
Can access personalised care and support to meet their assessed needs and maintain themselves in the community
Are protected and safeguardedDuties and Responsibilites
Ensure high quality outcome-based responses to all citizens eligible for social care services by;
Providing appropriate responses or referrals within required timescales, organisational, policy and legislative requirements including the reimbursement legislation and eligibility guidelines
providing prompt support to meet immediate risks and needs in crisis situations
providing targeted, appropriate support to citizens' self-assessments of their needs, working in partnership with colleagues in health and other partner agencies to contribute to multi-disciplinary assessments as required
acting as care co-ordinator for citizens with complex needs, supporting high risk, complex assessments where there are specific concerns requiring a high level of specialist qualification and knowledge and/or where there are difficult life circumstances or serious trauma.
ensure that responses are geared to citizens' ethnic, religious
Identify, investigate and manage potential safeguarding, mental capacity, continuing health care and other high risk situations where citizens' safety or liberty may be at risk, working with all relevant agencies so as to enable citizens to take risks whilst protecting them from abuse, managing the risks to staff and the Council.
Promote independence and facilitate solutions, providing practical, person-centred assistance for citizens, their family/carer and their support network to:
assess and review their own risks and outcomes and determine the allocated personal budget
design and cost a mutually-agreed best value support plan to meet agreed outcomes
identify community and other natural support resources, hence maximising their assets using benefits, preventative/universal services and other funding sources
liaise and negotiate with local providers, support networks, and other...
Adults Social Worker - Learning Disabilities & Autism employer: Remedy Social Work
Brent Council is an exceptional employer for Qualified Social Workers, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises professional development and employee well-being. With a strong commitment to community engagement and a focus on strengths-based practice, employees have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while benefiting from ongoing training and collaboration with dedicated professionals. Located in a vibrant area, Brent Council provides a unique environment where social workers can thrive and contribute to enhancing the lives of residents.
