Social Worker - Safeguarding & Care Planning Team

• To prepare for social work contact and involvement, including reviewing case notes, liaising with other for additional information and evaluating information and support newly qualified social workers.
• To undertake the assessments of support needs for Service Users, Carers and Families, where their circumstances may be difficult and unstable, and assist in screening referrals. To develop/assist to develop Care & Support Plans for Service Users.
• To produce, deliver, evaluate and update Care & Support Plans and packages, in order to resolve practical and emotional social care, health and well-being difficulties.
• To work with Service Users, Carers and Families to Assist them to make informed choices and decisions.
• To be proactive with respect to safeguarding issues and following relevant policies and procedures if abuse is suspected.
• To identify, assess and manage risks to Service Users, Carers and Families, and contribute towards a positive change to behaviour to reduce risk.
• To prepare, attend and participate in meetings and decision-making forums, for example, court appearances, Reviews, Panels, Case Conferences or team meetings. To chair meetings as appropriate.
• To act for and advocate on behalf of Service Users, Carers and Families, within the boundaries off corporate and directorate policies.
• To provide information, reports, data and statistics appropriate to their purpose, for example, Panel Reports or Court Reports.
• To attend, prepare for and participate in formal and reflective supervision sessions, including examining own performance, identify learning needs and ensure sufficient support for professional development is taking place.
• To inform managers of service deficiencies or issues interfering with delivering an efficient service, assist to identify and make suggestions for opportunities for improvement.
• To attend and participate in learning, training and development activities, in line with local and national requirements.
• Undertake any additional duties commensurate with the grade of the post.

• 25 days annual leave with the option to purchase additional days, and which increases after 5- and 10-years’ service.
• Attractive defined benefit pension scheme with a market leading AVC option for additional retirement savings
• Discounted gym membership
• Staff discount scheme for shopping, entertainment, eating-out, eating-in, travel, motoring and more.
• Salary sacrifice scheme, including Cycle to Work
• Wellbeing support, including an Employment Assistance Programme that provides 24 hours access to advice and support.
• Staff recognition and celebration events
• A supportive and enabling workplace with quality supervision from your manager.
• A comprehensive learning and development programme as part of your ongoing Continuing Professional Development
• Clear progression pathways

• A Social Work Qualification or equivalent.
• Understanding of relevant legislation.
• Relevant Social Work experience.

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