Adults Social Worker - Community

Adults Social Worker - Community

Full-Time No working from home possible
Trafford Council

Key Responsibilities

As a social worker in Trafford you will provide social work support, strength‑based assessment, tailored support planning and reviews for adults in line with the Care Act 2014. You will assess the care and support needs of adults/carers within a range of settings and plan in partnership with them specific objectives for meeting those needs. You will complete capacity assessments and when required Best Interest Meetings/decisions in line with the Mental Capacity Act 2005. You will support adults who may lack capacity to consent to their accommodation and care needs, to apply to the Court of Protection for authorisation of any deprivation of liberty. You will manage a caseload providing a social work service to people with care and support needs, which will include adults at risk of harm and neglect. You will carry out assessments as part of a multi‑disciplinary team and liaise with other Social Service professionals, health professionals and partner agencies. You will undertake administration (including keeping of appropriate up‑to‑date records) and management of personal workload providing statistical information as required. You will advocate on behalf of adults with a view to resolving areas of conflict and contribute as required to working and project groups supporting the development and improvement of services.

Benefits

  • A personal one‑on‑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.
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Trafford Council

Contact Details:

Trafford Council Recruitment Team