About the Role
Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new permanent position available for an Experience Social Worker within the Adult Homefirst & Urgent Response Team to work full time based in Swindon.
The salary for this permanent Experience Social Worker job is up to £47,420per annum.
Main duties:
Undertake complex person-centred assessments (including assessment of mental capacity where appropriate) with individuals and to plan for the provision of support and / or services with individuals in order to assist them meet their outcomes and to live as independently as possible.
Support carers to continue in their role in complex situations.
Ensure accurate and timely recording of all information and activity onto the social care records database in accordance with work targets set by the Team Manager and Supervisor.
Gather sufficient information about individuals in order to assess their needs against eligibility criteria.
Advise, guide and support colleagues to meets legal, procedure and practice requirements
Identify where adults may be at risk and to act in accordance with the Department’s safeguarding policies and procedures.
Undertake the role of Investigating Officer, and Investigating Manager including Section 42 (Care Act) enquiries and multi-agency working in accordance with Swindon multi-agency policies and procedures for safeguarding adults, including gathering and analysing complex information and associated risks, and making recommendations in relation to Adult Protection Plans.
Participate in Practice Education Professional Standards (PEPS) training and undertake placement supervision of student social workers.
Represent the council in multi-disciplinary working with health, police and other colleagues, working collaboratively to ensure effective communication / information sharing and to support decision making processes.
Write reports for court hearings and to present evidence in court, including Court of Protection and High Court.
Ensure that Council corporate and departmental policies and procedures are followed at all times.
Be an ambassador for the Council and the department at all times, always representing the Council positively, professionally and appropriately at meetings with individuals, external partners and agencies
Commitment to anti-discriminatory and oppressive practice
Requirements of an Experience Social Worker job:
A social Work Qualification or equivalent.
Understanding of relevant legislation.
Registered or eligible for registration.