Social Worker

Here at Warrington, we are committed in how Adult Social Care services play a fundamental role in the lives of some of the most vulnerable ‘at risk’ people in our community. We provide Social Workers with the opportunity to deliver high quality care and support to promote positive outcomes for the lives of people of Warrington. Our vision and values are focused on working in partnerships to shape a health and social care system to be proud of; one that’s fit for the future and built to last. Within the First Response team we require the best social work professionals on board with a strengths-based approach to ensure a seamless journey through to Adult Social Care and to follow a prevent, reduce, enable model. We require Social Workers who can connect individuals through to the right service at the right time to promote and enhance an individual’s wellbeing. An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, motivated, experienced Social Worker to join the First Response Team. First Response are the second point of contact for all new referrals coming into Adult Social Care, the reporting of Safeguarding Adult Concerns and the Local Authority’s duty for the provision of the AMHP service to coordinate assessments under the Mental Health Act (1983 as amended 2007). The primary role of the First Response Team is to screen and triage social care referrals through duty. First response team manage short-term caseloads and conduct Care Act 2014 assessments to establish eligibility in line with statutory requirements using the appropriate legal frameworks: Care Act 2014, Mental Health Act 1983 and the Mental Capacity Act 2005. First Response Team also screen and prioritise Adult Safeguarding concerns. The service provides a social work service to individuals with a diverse range of needs and works with individuals from 18 to older adults.