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SalarySenior Social Worker - Bracknell Forest - Older People Mental Health Team
To apply a strength-based approach using the conversations model to connect people to their community/social network and problem solve together. Work with people, including advocates and carers, to develop person-centred plans designed to meet needs in ways that maximises independence, choice and control, and are legal and affordable. To act in the best interest of an individual who lacks mental capacity, using the principles defined in the Mental Capacity Act (2005) to maintain their safety until a time that capacity returns, or alternative arrangements are made. Provide support for the appropriate arrangement and implementation of person-centred plans. To work within the legislative framework, national and local policy and within the philosophy of social work practice. Document all work and share information in line with legislation and local policy and procedures. To participate in the Duty Safeguarding Manager rota and ensuring timely and effective safeguarding assessments and planning. To carry a caseload of a volume and complexity as designated by the supervisor. Where appropriate, prepare reports for legal proceedings such as applications for Court of Protection. Take an active role in your own supervision and appraisal and to supervise and appraise allocated staff in accordance with the departmental supervision policy and council's appraisal policy. To be professionally accountable for all aspects of your work and provide appropriate levels of support and challenge to designated staff, enabling continuous professional development; up-to-date, evidence-based practice; attendance at all mandatory training and specialist training where appropriate To be responsible for the training of relevant staff and students to enable them to keep up to date with and develop best practice. To take a departmental or team lead within a specified area of work as required. Hybrid working available, however, you will be expected to complete domiciliary visits in the Bracknell Forest area
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.
