Social Worker - Experienced (Adults)
| Posting date: | 16 April 2024 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 May 2024 |
| Location: | Hampshire, South East England |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Castlemoore Recruitment LTD |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | CasJob0017 |
Summary
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
To contribute to the delivery of highly effective children and adult services in an efficient manner and work closely with colleagues within the Council and partners ensuring that
person centered outcomes are met . To work within organizational policy and legislative requirements including The Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Mental Health Act.
All staff working in the department have a responsibility for promoting and
supporting the Council's policies and procedures for safeguarding. You should
ensure that you carry out your duties and work at all times in a way that ensures the
safeguarding and welfare of service users.
Qualifications - Essential
• A professional/Current Social Work qualification recognised by Social Work England
• Current Enhanced DBS
• Full driving license (valid for use in the UK) and access to a vehicle
• 1 year Post Qualification experience with a willingness to work towards Practice Education or Best Interest Assessor or Approved Mental Health
EXPERIENCE/SKILLS/REQUIREMENTS - ESSENTIAL
• Knowledge and experience in the application of relevant legislation, statutory guidance, standards and procedures relating to Adult Social Care
• Knowledge and experience in the application of National Policies and development relating to Adult’s Social Care policy areas and the impact on people and their families
• Knowledge and experience in the application of relevant theoretical frameworks, practice models, research findings and the application of psychological and human development theories
• Responsible for managing a caseload and developing skills to manage complex work.
• Awareness and experience of adult safeguarding.
• Demonstrable experience of strong ICT skills and recording of accurate information
• Demonstrable ability to use advanced theoretical / practical / procedural /organizational / policy knowledge across a specialist area and has detailed knowledge of organizational policies, practices or procedures.
• Demonstrable ability to use well developed communication skills to present complex/sensitive information in an understandable way, to a range of audiences
• Demonstrable ability to use analytical skills to interpret complex information and situations and develop appropriate plans to meet agreed needs and involves the application of innovative thinking.
• Ability to develop relationships and work in a person-centered way.
• Demonstrable ability to carry out tasks which have considerable direct impact on the wellbeing of people, including assessing needs, implementing care/welfare, implementing regulations, providing guidance on internal procedures and interpreting policies and procedures to meet specific circumstances or problems.
• Demonstrable ability to deal with high levels of work-related pressure for example varied deadlines, interruptions or conflicting demands.
• Can demonstrate dexterity, co-ordination or sensory skills, where there is some demand for precision in the use of these skills, for example driving and/or the general use of a computer during the working day.
• Commitment to equality and diversity, seeking to remove barriers that may
prevent people accessing services.
To contribute to the delivery of highly effective children and adult services in an efficient manner and work closely with colleagues within the Council and partners ensuring that
person centered outcomes are met . To work within organizational policy and legislative requirements including The Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Mental Health Act.
All staff working in the department have a responsibility for promoting and
supporting the Council's policies and procedures for safeguarding. You should
ensure that you carry out your duties and work at all times in a way that ensures the
safeguarding and welfare of service users.
Qualifications - Essential
• A professional/Current Social Work qualification recognised by Social Work England
• Current Enhanced DBS
• Full driving license (valid for use in the UK) and access to a vehicle
• 1 year Post Qualification experience with a willingness to work towards Practice Education or Best Interest Assessor or Approved Mental Health
EXPERIENCE/SKILLS/REQUIREMENTS - ESSENTIAL
• Knowledge and experience in the application of relevant legislation, statutory guidance, standards and procedures relating to Adult Social Care
• Knowledge and experience in the application of National Policies and development relating to Adult’s Social Care policy areas and the impact on people and their families
• Knowledge and experience in the application of relevant theoretical frameworks, practice models, research findings and the application of psychological and human development theories
• Responsible for managing a caseload and developing skills to manage complex work.
• Awareness and experience of adult safeguarding.
• Demonstrable experience of strong ICT skills and recording of accurate information
• Demonstrable ability to use advanced theoretical / practical / procedural /organizational / policy knowledge across a specialist area and has detailed knowledge of organizational policies, practices or procedures.
• Demonstrable ability to use well developed communication skills to present complex/sensitive information in an understandable way, to a range of audiences
• Demonstrable ability to use analytical skills to interpret complex information and situations and develop appropriate plans to meet agreed needs and involves the application of innovative thinking.
• Ability to develop relationships and work in a person-centered way.
• Demonstrable ability to carry out tasks which have considerable direct impact on the wellbeing of people, including assessing needs, implementing care/welfare, implementing regulations, providing guidance on internal procedures and interpreting policies and procedures to meet specific circumstances or problems.
• Demonstrable ability to deal with high levels of work-related pressure for example varied deadlines, interruptions or conflicting demands.
• Can demonstrate dexterity, co-ordination or sensory skills, where there is some demand for precision in the use of these skills, for example driving and/or the general use of a computer during the working day.
• Commitment to equality and diversity, seeking to remove barriers that may
prevent people accessing services.