Social Work Assistant - Worcestershire council - £17 ph
| Posting date: | 25 April 2024 |
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| Salary: | £17 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | hybrid |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 25 May 2024 |
| Location: | Worcester, Worcestershire, WR5 2NP |
| Company: | HCL Workforce Solutions Ltd |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | Social_1714028403 |
Summary
Main Job Duties:
* To work with adults, using a strength-based approach, who may have a wide range of care and support needs and require support to reduce and manage identified risks.
* To work in partnership and engage other professionals to ensure there is a multi-agency approach which enables the adult and/or their carer to live as independently as possible.
* To meet statutory requirements including best practice in relation to the principles of the Care Act 2014 and the Mental Capacity Act 2005
* To fully engage in reflective practice, demonstrating you are an active member of the team.
* To identify adults and carers who may be at risk of abuse and neglect and support safeguarding procedures, alongside a qualified social worker
* To participate in a range of meetings with adults and carers' and exchange information, participate in decision making, with support and review progress.
* To carry out meaningful conversations which determine eligibility under the Care Act (2014). * To engage with adults and their carers using a strengths-based approach to identify available resources to meet their needs (wherever possible).
* To build to excellent and effective relationships with other agencies and the local community to sign-post when appropriate.
* To develop creative support plans which focus on the outcomes of adults to promote their independence and ensure Care Act (2014) needs are met in a way which helps to maximise this.
* To gather and analyse from a variety of sources that will provide an informed judgement for the decisions you make
* To have an awareness of potential deprivation of liberty and seek management support.
* To promote the welfare of Children and discuss any safeguarding concerns with the line manager