Job summary
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Are you an experienced Social Worker ready to step into a role that combines leadership and skill development?
Join our dynamic Adult Community Team dedicated to providing support and intervention for individuals aged 18 and above, living with physical disabilities, chronic conditions, autism, and sensory impairments.
Our teams offer support and intervention to people aged 18 or over who live with physical disabilities, chronic and long-term conditions, autism, and sensory impairment. We work in a supportive environment and are committed to professional and career development, providing monthly supervision and offering flexible working arrangements.
Main duties of the job
About the role
As a crucial member of our team, you will collaborate with individuals, families, and caregivers, conduct Care Act 2014 assessments, evaluate needs, and manage both short-term and long-term cases. Dive into advancing safeguarding inquiries, handling Court of Protection matters, and maintaining close collaboration with healthcare and multidisciplinary professionals.
About you
To thrive in this role, you must be registered with Social Work England, possess a solid understanding of the Care Act 2014, approach risks with positivity, and be passionate about making a difference.
If you share our commitment to making a difference and bring vision and creativity to the table, then we look forward to hearing from you.
About us
About us
Wiltshire Council is a friendly and collaborative place to work, with a strong 'One Council' ethos.
- Flexible working - Flexi-time, hybrid working arrangements, compressed/part-time hours, and job shares
- Opportunities for career progression, like our leadership or coaching programmes
- 26 days annual leave, rising to 31 after 5 years of continuous service
- Family-friendly policies like maternity leave and shared parental leave
- Discounts and cash-back through Wiltshire Rewards
- Local government pension scheme
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Carry out complex personcentred and mental capacity assessments, plan support, and manage risk in line with legislation.
- Maintain accurate records, assess eligibility, and keep strong knowledge of local services to signpost effectively.
- Lead Best Interests decisions, safeguarding enquiries, and multiagency work.
- Provide supervision, support ASYE staff and students, and contribute to team development.
- Prepare court reports and represent the council professionally.
- Engage in continual professional development and follow all policies.
- Flexible working is required, with occasional outofhours work - up to 10%.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Carry out complex personcentred and mental capacity assessments, plan support, and manage risk in line with legislation.
- Maintain accurate records, assess eligibility, and keep strong knowledge of local services to signpost effectively.
- Lead Best Interests decisions, safeguarding enquiries, and multiagency work.
- Provide supervision, support ASYE staff and students, and contribute to team development.
- Prepare court reports and represent the council professionally.
- Engage in continual professional development and follow all policies.
- Flexible working is required, with occasional outofhours work - up to 10%.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified Social Worker with evidence of post qualifying learning and development.
- Social Work England registered.
- Proven track record of strengths-based social work with adults, including the safeguarding of adults.
- Extensive knowledge of health and social care and other relevant legislation policies and guidance.
- Evidenced experience of professional and personal development following achievement of professional qualification, likely to be a minimum of 2 years post-qualification.
- Evidence of giving informal supervision.
- Well-developed interpersonal skills and ability to effectively communicate with people in a variety of ways and levels.
- Ability to utilise a range of Microsoft and electronic social care record software.
- A self-starter, a well organised person who is passionate about delivery of high quality customer-centric services.
- Ability to work with others in a developmental way.
- Must be able to write clear, complex and accurate reports.
- Fluent in spoken and written English.
Desirable
- Post graduate qualification in a relevant area, e.g. Practice Educator or Best Interests Assessor or Approved Mental Health Professional.
- Experience of giving formal supervision and appraisal.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified Social Worker with evidence of post qualifying learning and development.
- Social Work England registered.
- Proven track record of strengths-based social work with adults, including the safeguarding of adults.
- Extensive knowledge of health and social care and other relevant legislation policies and guidance.
- Evidenced experience of professional and personal development following achievement of professional qualification, likely to be a minimum of 2 years post-qualification.
- Evidence of giving informal supervision.
- Well-developed interpersonal skills and ability to effectively communicate with people in a variety of ways and levels.
- Ability to utilise a range of Microsoft and electronic social care record software.
- A self-starter, a well organised person who is passionate about delivery of high quality customer-centric services.
- Ability to work with others in a developmental way.
- Must be able to write clear, complex and accurate reports.
- Fluent in spoken and written English.
Desirable
- Post graduate qualification in a relevant area, e.g. Practice Educator or Best Interests Assessor or Approved Mental Health Professional.
- Experience of giving formal supervision and appraisal.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
