Adult Social Worker in Willenhall

This post sits within Halton Borough Council's Adult Social Care service, working across several teams including Intermediate Care, the hospital team at Whiston, Safeguarding, Occupational Therapy and two mental health teams. The work centres on short- and long-term person-centred support and care planning for adults over 18, including older people, adults with mental health needs, learning disabilities and physical or sensory difficulties. It is a 37-hour role with close joint working alongside Mental Health Trust colleagues and access to AMHP training. Entry depends on a recognised social work or occupational therapy qualification and a full driving licence.

What the job involves

• Provide short- and long-term person-centred support to adults over 18
• Carry out asset-based care planning
• Arrange equipment provision as part of care planning
• Support service users and their carers to promote independence
• Challenge discrimination in day-to-day practice
• Work with adults with complex mental health needs, meeting Care Act criteria and taking a recovery-focused approach
• Work with the Mental Health Trust to provide a responsive, holistic service
• Work in partnership with NHS and community health colleagues, including CPNs, district nurses, physiotherapy and GP practices
• Work with housing, equipment and independent living services, including the Home Improvement Agency, Joint Equipment provision and the Independent Living Centre
• Work with other council services, including Children and Family Services and the Positive Behaviour Support Service
• Work across teams covering intermediate care, hospital, safeguarding, initial assessment, occupational therapy and complex care

What’s required

Qualifications

• Recognised professional qualification such as a Social Work degree, Occupational Therapist degree, MA, Dip SW or equivalent

Skills & knowledge

• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Flexible approach
• Willingness to continually improve practice
• Commitment to first-class person-centred care and support for carers
• Passion for working with older people, adults with mental health difficulties, learning disabilities and physical or sensory difficulties
• Commitment to challenging discrimination and promoting independence

Checks & eligibility

• Full driving licence

What’s offered

• Annual leave starting at 34 days including bank holidays, rising with length of service
• Membership of the defined benefit Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions
• Three times salary life cover through the pension scheme
• Structured supervision, training and investment in personal development
• Opportunity to access BIA/AMHP training
• Free car parking at council sites
• Flexible working arrangements
• Employee benefits platform including discounted shopping, car leasing, gym memberships, wellbeing hub and Employee Assistance Programme