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SalaryQualified Social Worker - Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole - Adult's Team
Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Adult Social Care is seeking to engage a number of Social Workers to undertake Care Act and Carer Assessments for residents who are currently waiting for their assessment to be completed.
Initially contact will be by telephone to ascertain whether initial presenting need(s) remain and to determine whether need could be met by alternative provision . For example, current circle of support; community provision. If initial contact determines that assessment is required, to agree with individual process to complete this. It is anticipated that for Care Act Assessments, this will require a visit to the individual's home. For carers, assessment could be by telephone or home/community visit.
Applicants are required to specify how many days each week (Monday - Friday) they would be able to work "on the ground" in the BCP conurbation. and therefore need to be available in person Monday-Friday.
Main Responsibilities
1. Carrying out needs led assessments, which will entail visiting clients within a hospital and the community setting, liaising with other staff in Acute and Primary Health Care, Social Services and Provider Organisations to ensure that identified needs are being met in the most effective way possible.
2. To provide advice, support and information to clients, their families and carers, members of the public, and other professionals, about all aspects of care provision for adults, including information about and assistance with claiming any relevant benefits.
3. To ensure the provision of high quality, cost effective services to vulnerable adults
4. To maintain essential records of work done, and to provide information for statistical, financial, and planning purposes.
5. To input and access information onto computer databases
6. To report and refer any concerns regarding vulnerability within the Councils Safeguarding procedures
Benefits in this role:
* Supportive team and management
* Flexible working available
* Long term contract
* Progression opportunities
Your main responsibilities include:
* Hold and effectively manage a complex and varied caseload with appropriate supervision, guidance, and support, reflecting the function of the team and the Vulnerable People Service in accordance with policy, procedures, guidance and legislation.
* Undertake work within legislative frameworks including the preparation of written statements and representations to the judiciary at Court hearings.
* You will be accountable for complex decision making in relation to caseloads ensuring professional judgement, service user involvement, needs led assessment, critical reflection, and analysis to inform this.
* You will identify and assess levels of risk and need (within statutory frameworks) in often complex situations. Undertake safeguarding investigations and deliver protective and/or supportive services for individuals at risk and maintain up to date assessments, care plans and reviews.
* You will be preparing statements of need/care and support plans, in consultation with other agencies as appropriate, that reflect the wishes of the individual and lead to the commissioning of personalised packages of care.
* You will undertake direct work with adults and their families in line with care plans.
* You will work co-operatively with both internal and external colleagues across multi - agency boundaries.
Essential requirements:
* Social Work England registration
* Eligible to work in the UK
* 2 years+ post-qualified experience
* Degree level or equivalent in Social Work
Benefits of working with Remedy
- A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant.
- Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs.
- Referral bonus - up to £250* per person placed.
- Double payrolls each week.
