Adults Social Worker - integrated neighbourhood team in Blackburn

Our client Blackburn with Darwen council is looking for an Adults Social Worker to join their integrated neighbourhood team.

About the Role

As an Adult Social Worker, you will work with adults aged 18+ with a range of needs, undertaking strengths-based assessments and delivering person-centred interventions. You will manage a varied caseload and work collaboratively with individuals, families, carers, and partner agencies to ensure the best possible outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake Care Act assessments, reviews, and support planning in line with Blackburn with Darwen's 3 conversational model.
• Complete Mental Capacity Assessments and Best Interest decisions where required.
• Manage safeguarding enquiries in line with relevant legislation and local procedures.
• Work with adults with physical disabilities, learning disabilities, mental health needs, and older people.
• Undertake community-based assessments.
• Develop effective multi-agency working relationships.
• Maintain accurate and timely case recordings and reports. Blackburn with Darwen use Mosaic Database system.

Requirements

Essential

• 2 years post qualifying Social Worker experiences
• a recognised Social Work qualification and Registered with Social Work England.
• Sound knowledge of the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, and safeguarding legislation.
• Excellent assessment, communication, and report-writing skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage a complex caseload.

Benefits of working with Remedy

• A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant.
• Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs
• Referral bonus - up to £250* per person placed.
• Double payrolls each week.

*Terms & Conditions apply

You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions.

Remedy Social Care is a APSCo Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit.