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Interim Adults Social Worker - Community Team
Reference no: NNC (HQ) NNC17862
Pay Rate: up to £26.15 per hour PAYE depending on experience
37 Monday to Friday, normal working hours
This opening assignment is for 3 months
City: WELLINGBOROUGH
DBS disclosure required
Provide a high standard of social work to people arising out of the Adult Social Care (ASC) duties and powers under legislation and in accordance with divisional and area policy, procedures, guidelines and the standards for all social workers registered with Social Work England.
Key Responsibilities:
Act as “trusted assessors” for defined areas of the support plan Conduct or support individual assessments (including risk assessments of both the customer and carer, in line with eligibility criteria to assess the dependency needs of the customer) or facilitate selfassessments, using the appropriate assessment tools and techniques in order to establish clear, relevant, proportionate, cost effective and appropriate options for the individual. Value and encourage the contribution of service users and their advocates, relatives, carers and support workers where appropriate.
Work alongside Brokers to procure support plans including equipment and adaptations.
Manage and be accountable for an allocated caseload of customers in compliance with statutory requirements, local policy, professional best practice and with regard for individual choice. Ensure compliance with policies and procedures of the council, and those of any partner agencies, are followed, and that the service is always delivered in accordance with professional standards, policy and practice and within the relevant statutory and regulatory frameworks.
Operating within a multidisciplinary environment to provide appropriate, professional social work support for adults with additional care and support needs within the framework of the seven social care outcomes, adhering to the principles of the Care Act (2014) and, where applicable, Mental Capacity Act (2005) and Mental Health Act (1983; 2007).
Operating within an integrated service, to provide individualised, outcomes-led, personalised support, based on structured, individual assessments that inform the setting up and commissioning of appropriate packages of support.
Assist with monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of the service and contribute to the development of service improvements through participation and involvement in local and central team meetings, supervision, training, conferences and other forums. Work flexibly and respond positively to changing business and customer needs. and carry out any other duties within the scope of the nature and grade of the post, as directed by the line manager
Maintain up to date, accurate and timely records of communication, decisions, actions and outcomes relating to cases in line with the processes, standards and systems of adult social care. Take responsibility for the administrative processes associated with dealing with cases in accordance with service procedures, standards and targets. Produce, maintain and present accurate records and reports for court and audit purposes in accordance with relevant policies, procedures and legislation.
Supervise and allocate work to Assessment and Enablement Workers (AEWs) and less experienced colleagues to maximise the team’s abilities and effectiveness in meeting the challenges of the service.
Take responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of people who come into contact with the service, in full compliance with local policies and procedures and that the principles are embedded in all practices, advice, decisions and support associated with this role.
Liaise with, establish and maintain effective working relationships with other local services, specialist teams, Hospital Trusts, and the 3rd sector organisations relevant to the needs of the customer in order to deliver a holistic and seamless service. Co-ordinating and leading multidisciplinary/ professional meetings as required, representing the service at internal and external meetings.
NB: Please feel free to apply to us direct via jobs@tclrec.com by quoting the job reference and job title exactly.
To help speed up the process of uploading your CV to the client we would suggest that you send us your CV in Word format (or equivalent) if possible, rather than as a PDF
If you are successful in securing this role, please note that for the entire duration of this contract, regardless of extension you will be working this role at the PAYE rate that has been advertised. For absolute clarity, we only work on a PAYE basis, rather than entertaining umbrella pay terms, we do not offer Ltd/umbrella or outside IR35 rates. If you wish to understand PAYE vs Umbrella more, please let us know and we can send you some additional information for clarity.
Due to the number of CVs being sent to us under current market conditions, we cannot, unfortunately, respond to all applications. If, therefore, you have not heard from us within 3 days please make a working assumption that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion. We will, however, be very happy to receive future applications from you for other roles
Please quote the Job Title & Vacancy Reference No. in your application, or we will be unable to match your CV to the role being applied for.
Other “Essential Requirements” – Please check to ensure that your CV addresses the following items:
Qualifications:
Degree of Equivalent Social Work/CQSW/ DipSW.
Registered Social Worker with the Health and Care Professionals Council (HCPC).
Knowledge:
Knowledge of relevant legislation appropriate to working with vulnerable adults is essential.
Understanding forms of harm and their impact on people, and the implications for practice, drawing on concepts of strength, resilience, vulnerability, risk and resistance, and apply to practice.
Critical understanding of the range of theories and models for social work intervention with individuals, families, groups and communities, and the models derived from them.
Acknowledgment of the centrality of relationships for people and the key concepts of attachment, separation, loss, change and resilience.
Understanding and using knowledge relating to your area of practice, including critical awareness of current issues and new evidence-based research.
Experience:
Experience in working with customer groups for example Mental Health, Older Persons, Learning Disability, Transitions and Physical disabilities.
Skills & Abilities:
The ability to effectively use IT systems appropriate to the job requirements.
Ability to independently travel (I.e. full driver's license)
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Job Ref: NNC (HQ) NNC17862
Anticipated Length of Assignment: Unless otherwise stated (we do carry the occasional permanent vacancy) all of our roles are technically temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.
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