Fixed-term social work post in the Adult Safeguarding & Duty Team within Homes and Adult Social Care at Brighton & Hove City Council. The role centres on responding to safeguarding concerns, risk assessing referrals and carrying out Care Act assessments for adults with care and support needs across the city. The 37-hour post works with adults and carers under the Making Safeguarding Personal approach, with hybrid options depending on service needs. Social Work England registration is required and the post is subject to a DBS check.
What the job involves
- Triage and risk assess safeguarding concerns and mitigate immediate risks
- Undertake Care Act assessments
- Assess and manage risk while promoting strengths, independence and wellbeing
- Apply the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, Mental Health Act and associated statutory guidance
- Work with families, carers, health partners, housing providers and voluntary organisations
- Prepare reports, assessments and recommendations for meetings, tribunals and court proceedings
- Keep accurate, professional records
- Contribute to service improvement, learning and quality assurance
Qualifications
- Qualified social worker
Registration & licences
- Registered with Social Work England
Experience
- Working with adults with care and support needs and their carers
- Safeguarding adults and managing complex situations involving risk
Skills & knowledge
- Sound knowledge of the Care Act 2014 and Mental Capacity Act 2005
- Excellent assessment, communication and report-writing skills
- Balancing competing priorities and making informed professional decisions
- Understanding of equality, diversity, inclusion and anti-discriminatory practice
Checks & eligibility
- DBS check (post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974)
Other
- Commitment to person-centred, strengths-based practice
- Commitment to partnership working and achieving positive outcomes
What's offered
- Supportive and collaborative team environment
- Regular professional supervision and reflective practice
- Learning and development programmes
- Career progression pathways within adult social care
- Flexible and hybrid working where service needs allow
- Wellbeing support
- Leave and pension benefits
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The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
