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SalaryWe have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Adults Senior Social Worker to join the Adults Safeguarding team in Manchester. This is a great opportunity to support project work relating to Adult safeguarding, working alongside 3-4 delegated social workers from neighbourhood teams to provide supervision and oversight. You will have the chance to work alongside another SSW who works 1 day per week each Wednesday.
Robust supervision arrangement in place. Project work, reviewing safeguarding referrals from MH services partners. This is a hybrid role - 2 days per week in office to support staff.
Fantastic pay opportunity of £32 per hour.
Benefits:
- Hybrid working.
- Competitive rates of pay.
- Weekly pay.
- One committed and dedicated point of contact.
- An unlimited referrals incentive, giving you a £300 voucher for anyone you refer to us (T&Cs apply).
- A full range of free training available.
Responsibilities:
- Hold and effectively manage a complex and varied caseload with appropriate supervision, guidance and support, reflecting the function of the team and Adult Social Care in accordance with policy, procedures, guidance and legislation.
- Undertake work within legislative frameworks including the preparation of written reports, statements and representations to the judiciary at Court hearings and applications to the Court of Protection.
- Accountable for complex decision making and risk management in relation to caseloads ensuring professional judgement, evidence-based tools, critical reflection and analysis to inform this.
- Communicate skilfully and confidently in complex or high-risk situations.
- Attend and represent the department at a range of multi-disciplinary forums and undertaking the role of Chair as required.
- Undertake direct work with service users, carers and families in line with interagency safeguarding adults' policy and procedures.
- To make appropriate assessment and act as care navigator for the individuals presenting with eligible social care needs within appropriate time limits and in collaboration with health and other agencies.
- To plan relevant responses to meet individual needs in collaboration with carers, advocates and representatives in consultation with health and other agencies.
- To ensure the delivery within financial resources available of services to meet assessed needs and outcomes.
- To maintain an effective system for coordination, monitoring and reviewing support plans and service standards, to identify gaps in service or unmet need and advise line manager and commissioners.
Requirements:
- Social Work Degree qualification plus experience in a relevant field.
- Social Work England registration.
- Knowledge of theory and practice of care assessment, planning and detailed knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation and its application.
- Supervisory skills, as may supervise students, trainees, support staff and volunteers.
- Analytic, planning and communication skills.
If you have any further questions, or wish to apply for this role then please contact Jacob on otherwise Apply Below and I will be in touch soon.
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