Social Worker
Core
Provide high-quality social work practice to adults with care and support needs, focusing on safeguarding, risk assessment, and enabling independence within a multi-disciplinary team.
Role type
Social Worker (Adult Social Care)
Builds
Person-centred care and support plans, safeguarding interventions, and risk management strategies for vulnerable adults.
Domain
Adult Social Care / Public Sector
Required skills
Assessment and analysis, risk management, knowledge of Care Act 2014 and Mental Capacity Act 2005, person-centred practice, communication with diverse needs, case recording, multi-agency partnership.
Preferred skills
Experience in complex/high-risk cases, leadership and mentoring, court preparation, Section 42 Enquiries.
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Undertake proportionate assessments and determine eligibility; promote and safeguard welfare of adults at risk; work with Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy; engage in critical reflection and team meetings; prepare for and attend decision-making forums and court as required.
Seniority
Grade 7 (Newly Qualified/ASYE), Grade 8 (Experienced), Grade 9 (Expert/Leadership)