
Social Worker – Reddich Area Team
- Worcestershire
- £32,777-40,476 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- 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 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 support the professional and practice development of social care workers, newly qualified social workers and level 2 social workers within teams through reflective practice, peer support, mentoring and ‘buddy’ system.
- To support and promote opportunities for students within the team, including shadowing.
- 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.
- To represent the service, adults and carers views at a range of meetings and exchange information, make decisions and review progress.
- 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.
- The Social Worker will undertake duty responsibilities in line with the requirements of the team.
- The Social Worker must meet the continuing professional development requirements of the professional regulator and keep abreast of legislative changes.
- A social Work Qualification or equivalent.
- Understanding of relevant legislation.
- Registered or eligible for registration.