About the Role
To work with adults, using a strength-based approach, who have complex or fluctuating needs and require intensive support to reduce and manage those risks.
To work in partnership and engage with other professionals to ensure there is a multi-agency approach which enables the adult and/or their carer to live as independently as possible.
As an Experienced Social Worker, it is a requirement to be autonomous in the application of relevant legislation, policy, procedures and social work theory.
To identify and support adults and carers who may be at risk of abuse or neglect using Making Safeguarding Personal and complete section 42 enquiries as directed.
The Social Worker may be expected, on occasions, to represent the authority in court and also may be required to attend as a witness or give evidence.
To represent the service, adults and carers views at a range of meetings and exchange information, make decisions and review progress.
To engage with adults and their carers using a strengths-based approach to identify available resources to meet their needs.
To build to excellent and effective relationships with other agencies and the local community to sign-post when appropriate.
To gather and analyse from a variety of sources that will provide an informed judgement for the decisions you make.
To promote the welfare of Children and discuss any safeguarding concerns with the Adult Safeguarding Team.
The Social Worker must meet the continuing professional development requirements of the professional regulator and keep abreast of legislative changes.