Experienced Social Worker

• Workers on the team have an opportunity to develop their skills and knowledge around a wide range of issues including Care Act Assessments, Mental Capacity Assessments and Best Interest Decisions, Court of Protection work, safeguarding enquiries, and Continuing Health Care processes
• You will work within the legislation of the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, and the Mental Health Act 1983 to deliver a personalised assessment, support planning and reviews following the strengths-based approach, networking with partners and ensuring holistic outcomes
• The opportunity to support/mentor ASYE and new staff

• Self-motivated and flexible with the ability to use own initiative
• Good organisational skills with ability to prioritise work to deadlines
• Positive approach to managing stress and the ability to work under pressure
• Ability to use IT and present information
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with a range of people including: team members, service users, carers, colleagues within the department and with other agencies
• Ability to prioritise and organise workload to meet targets and respond to unforeseen events
• Negotiation, problem solving and decision making skills
• Ability to adapt to change
• Ability to model and promote excellent practice within the team and to wider audiences
• Recognised social work qualification
• SWE registration
• Evidence of Continuous Professional Development
• Knowledge of the equipment and adaptations criteria, assessment process and provision
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, Government policy and guidance in relation to social care, health and housing
• Flexible, innovative approach and good time keeping
• Full and current driving licence
• Ability to carry out visits to service users homes and other community venues
• Completion of mandatory training
• Enhanced DBS clearance

Additional qualifications e.g. Post Graduate Certificate, Practice Educator, BIA, AMHP

• 26 days annual holiday - raising to 31 after 5 years of service (pro-rata)
• Access to our attractive and competitive benefits package
• Access to our Health & Wellbeing Programme
• A comprehensive induction programme
• Excellent training and development opportunities, AMHP, Practice Educator and court skills training
• Regular monthly reflective supervision
• Subsidised parking charges and mileage allowances