Job Description

Job description

The Role

A Local Authority is looking for a Social Worker to join their Adult Social Services around West Essex area. Working to support adults and their families who have complex social needs and are more vulnerable because of disability, exclusion, or diminished capacity, you\'ll maximise their potential to live independently. West Essex is unique as it borders London Boroughs, Hertfordshire, Cambridgeshire and has close links to NHS partners in the area. This role offers the opportunity to be involved in initiatives that run across authorities and organisations. With close proximity to bordering counties, and Northeast London, the area is ideal for those that want to commute into Essex. This opportunity is in the Discharge to Assess Team. This is for a full-time, permanent position.

Please note that the Discharge to Assess team operate on a 7-day rota covering core hours of 08:00 to 18:30. You will be required to work 1 weekend in every 6 weeks and a share of bank holidays. A 6% flat rate allowance is applied in addition to the basic salary to compensate for this.

Benefits

• Training and Development to Empower you from our award-winning Essex Social Care Academy
• Flexible Working
• Employee Wellbeing and Counselling
• Lease Car Scheme
• Up to \xc2\xa38,000 for Relocation*
• Life Assurance of Three Time Annual Salary
• Payment of Professional Fees for Approved Professions
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Volunteering Leave (Up to 4 Days per Year)
• 27 Days Annual Leave (Plus Bank Holidays) - Rising with Service.

Main Responsibilities:

• Working to support adults and their families who have complex social needs and are more vulnerable as a result of disability, exclusion or diminished capacity, you\'ll maximise their potential to live independently.
• Charing meeting involving service users, family members, carers and other multi-agency professionals.
• Develop strong relationships with partner agencies and the local community to provide a supportive framework for vulnerable adults.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• Capability of practice in accordance with current professional standards.
• Make clear decisions, to highlight and limit potential risks associated with intervention.
• Traveling around the Essex area and working as part of a supportive team to work with individuals to promote and support independence choice and control with wellbeing at the heart of every case.
• Conducting individual complex assessments and safeguarding enquiries using the appropriate tools and techniques in order to establish clear, relevant, proportionate and appropriate options for the individual to meet their identified outcomes.
• Work with individuals and families in an outcome focused way using a Strength Based approach.
• Working in partnership with adults, their families, carers and advocates, colleagues, external organisations to provide appropriate, professional Social Work support.
• Be current and up to date with knowledge of research, policies, and best practice.
• Work to the highest of professional standards so that service users can live more independent and fulfilling lives.

Skills and Qualifications Required

• A Recognised Social Work qualification (Degree/DipSW/CQSW/CSS or equivalent).
• A valid registration with Social Work England Registration.
• Evidence of continuing professional development and capability of practice in accordance with current professional standards.
• An in-depth understanding of the financial implications of commissioned care packages.
• Excellent comprehensive understanding of the current legislation, regulations and guidance, including: the Care Act 2014, Mental Health Act 1983 and the Mental Capacity Act 2005.
• A driving licence and car is essential or the ability to meet the mobility requirements of the role through other means.

Location

Harlow, Epping and Uttlesford

Salary

\xc2\xa334,712 - \xc2\xa346,751.

Please follow the instructions on the website, or alternatively contact Adam Smith on 07442 576 906 for more information and please be sure to leave your contact details.

If this isn\'t the exact role you\'re looking for, but you are looking for other Social Work, please get in touch to find out other opportunities.

asmith@charecruitment.com

Charles Hunter Associates