Social Work Assistant

Belmont Recruitment are looking for a Social Work Assistant to work with Nottinghamshire County Council on a temporary basis. This is a full-time role working 37 hours per week.

Main Duties:

• Be responsible for the assessment, support planning and review of individual needs, initiating and coordinating a range of outcomes to promote independence.
• Be responsible for the identification of potential reablement opportunities and provide access to those services as required.
• Promote a Strength Based Approach which embeds the ethos of promoting independence and wellbeing at every opportunity, ensures people can assess their own needs, risks and uncertainties to meet their short- and long-term goals, delaying the need for long term care and support
• Identify community and other natural support resources, maximising individual’s assets using preventative/universal services and other funding sources, in line with the Adult Social Care Strategy.
• Monitor and review ongoing service provision, ensuring all parties involved are fully coordinated, with a focus on wellbeing and outcomes, and that all alternative solutions have been considered.
• Provide professional information, advice and support to people and their carers, other staff and colleagues, by building positive relationships and partnerships.
• To undertake and develop skills in using the Mental Capacity Act and in undertaking safeguarding work as a Safeguarding Officer.
• Maintain a Social Work caseload whilst continuously developing skills and experience with appropriate supervision and support.

Essential Criteria:

• A Social Work Qualification recognised by Social Work England.
• Knowledge of community care services within a health or social care setting.
• Knowledge of legislation in relation to adult services.
• Knowledge of current adult social care and health policy drivers.
• Proficient knowledge and use of IT systems.
• Experience of independently managing a workload and prioritising demands and tasks to meet objectives efficiently.
• Experience of keeping detailed records and constructing reports or formal letter/submissions.

If this role is of interest to you, please apply with your up-to-date CV.