Experienced Adult Social Worker

Who You Are

You are a dedicated social worker committed to improving outcomes in adult social care. With a deep understanding of legislative frameworks, you are responsible for safeguarding, support planning, and promoting the wellbeing of adults with care and support needs. You are skilled in managing complex caseloads and work effectively within an integrated team setting to deliver excellent service, ensuring adherence to policy, procedures, and guidance.

What the job involves

This role involves managing a complex and varied caseload in adult social care, focusing on safeguarding and support planning. You will conduct assessments, co-design support plans, and ensure regular monitoring and reviews. The position requires collaborating with health and other agencies, leading safeguarding enquiries, and representing the department in multi-disciplinary forums. As a social worker, you will also provide expert advice, assist in professional learning and development, and contribute to practice improvements. The role involves occasional duties outside standard hours and includes financial management responsibilities.

Skills

• Effective communication in complex situations
• Comprehensive knowledge of Community Care Legislation
• Skilled in asset-based and outcome-focused assessment
• Strong organizational and prioritization abilities
• Experience in partnership working with service users and carers
• Proficiency in information technology (e.g., Liquid Logic)
• Ability to work under professional and ethical standards
• Capacity for reflective reasoning and sound decision-making