Adults Senior Social Worker (CAP) - Social Care Qualified in Pershore

Adults Senior Social Worker (CAP) – Social Care Qualified

Location: Worcestershire (Wychavon)
Pay Rate: £31.97 per hour (Umbrella)
Working Arrangement: Hybrid – minimum of one day per week in the office
Contract: Temporary

The Role

We are currently recruiting an experienced Adults Senior Social Worker (CAP) to join a community-based Adults Social Work Team in Worcestershire.

You will be responsible for managing a diverse caseload, undertaking assessments, developing support plans and participating in the team Duty rota.

The role will cover the Wychavon area, including Evesham, Pershore, Droitwich and the surrounding areas.

You will work closely with adults, their families, carers and partner agencies to promote independence, improve wellbeing and achieve positive outcomes through a strength-based approach.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a varied and complex caseload of adults, including older people and adults with physical disabilities.
• Complete Care Act assessments and develop appropriate support plans.
• Undertake Adult Safeguarding Enquiries and manage safeguarding concerns.
• Participate in the team Duty rota.
• Complete assessments and support planning involving Section 117 aftercare and Continuing Healthcare (CHC).
• Promote independence and maximise the use of community resources, family support and wider networks.
• Work collaboratively with health professionals, partner agencies and other social care services.
• Ensure adults and carers are fully involved in decisions about their care and support.
• Work in accordance with relevant legislation, policies and procedures.

Essential Experience

The successful candidate must have:

• Significant experience in adult social work, including assessments and support planning with individuals and carers.
• Experience working with older adults and adults with physical disabilities.
• A strong understanding of promoting service user and carer involvement in care arrangements.
• Significant experience of multi-agency working with health and social care professionals.
• Experience of using community resources and informal support networks to develop sustainable care packages and prevent, reduce or delay the need for statutory services.
• Significant experience of Section 117 aftercare and Continuing Healthcare.
• Significant experience of completing Adult Safeguarding Enquiries.
• Recognised professional qualification in Social Work.
• Current registration with Social Work England.
• Must have a UK passport or a full right to work in the UK. 

Essential Skills and Knowledge

• Specialist knowledge of adult social work practice and relevant legislation.
• Strong understanding of strength-based practice.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong assessment and support planning skills, including working with adults with complex needs.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and organise a busy caseload effectively.
• Excellent partnership working, negotiation and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage challenging and conflict situations professionally.
• Good IT skills and the ability to maintain accurate records.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and build positive relationships with partner agencies and local communities.

If you are an experienced, qualified Adults Social Worker with a strong background in assessment, safeguarding and strength-based practice, we would love to hear from you. Apply today!

For more information, please contact Shivashni Govender at LinsCare!