Job summary
Hours per week: 37 hours
Interview date: TBC following shortlisting
Adult Community - Inspiring Independence, Nurturing Wellbeing
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.
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.
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.
Main duties of the job
Care job family overview:
Support and assist the wellbeing of individuals and groups to assure their protection, security and
development
Safeguarding, protection and care
Community, residential, day or field settings
Ongoing risk/needs assessment of and advice for individuals/groups
Specification of any non-council provision
Individual or small group emphasis
May involve personal care activities
Likely to involve immediate response to client
The overall responsibilities of the service/function are:
To provide statutory support to adults with care and support needs and their carers/families, which includes information and advice, assessment, support planning and safeguarding.
Comply with legal framework for social care in line with personalisation principles, which aim to put individuals, families and communities at the heart of care and wellbeing, and in doing so strengthen relationships between members of that community and build social capital.
Operate within defined budgets for social care.
Work in partnership and liaison with partners including primary, secondary and tertiary health care and with voluntary sector organisations.
About us
Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. That is why we focus on getting the things that matter to our people right.
This position comes with a 12.5% market supplement payment. All market supplement payments are subject to review on an annual basis.
While we welcome applications from job seekers who require skilled worker sponsorship, we are not able to issue a defined certificate of sponsorship due to limitations in our sponsorship capacity.
We understand that AI tools can support you in preparing job applications. However, we value authenticity and would encourage you to ensure your submission genuinely reflects your own experiences, skills, and motivations.
Please download and read the role description and person specification carefully before you apply [Please see link].
The council is committed to creating an environment of positive working relationships where everyone feels engaged, supported and able to thrive. Our Identity is a framework which sets out how we are all expected to lead, work and act to deliver our services. We will not tolerate discrimination, bullying or harassment of any kind. Everyone is expected to promote a culture of inclusion, dignity, trust and respect which is underpinned by our vision and Our Identity framework.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To undertake complex person-centred assessments (including assessment of mental capacity
where appropriate) with customers and to plan for the provision of support and/ or services
with customers in order to assist them meet their outcomes and to live as independently as
possible.
To support carers to continue in their role in complex situations
To ensure accurate and timely recording of all information and activity onto the social care
records database in accordance with work targets set by the Team Manager and supervisor.
To gather sufficient information about customers in order to be able to accurately assess their
needs against eligibility criteria.
To contribute to local knowledge (within the team and the service) about universally available
services is up to date including what is available within the voluntary and community sector,
as well as the Departments commissioned and contracted services and to signpost/advocate
for customers accordingly.
To have advanced skills and knowledge in assessment, support planning and the
management of risks for individuals and to be able to apply Council policy and support
customers to manage risk appropriately.
Practice in line with legal requirements, demonstrating a detailed understanding of the Care
Act, Mental Capacity Act and Continuing Health Care guidance.
To undertake Best Interests decision making, including convening and chairing Best Interests
meetings to fulfil legal requirements of the Mental Capacity Act 2005.
Advise, guide and support colleagues to meets legal, procedure and practice requirements.
To identify where adults may be at risk and to act in accordance with the Departments
safeguarding policies and procedures.
To undertake the role of Investigating Officer, including section 42 (Care Act) enquiries and
multi-agency working in accordance with Wiltshire multi-agency policies and procedures for
safeguarding adults, including gathering and analysing complex information and associated
risks, and making recommendations in relation to Adult Protection Plans.
Carry out one to one supervision once a month with allocated staff ensuring that supervision
is timely and recorded and that any practice concerns are communicated to senior staff/line
managers.
To take on formal assessor role for newly qualified social workers undertaking Assessed and
Supported Year (ASYE)
To participate in Practice Education Professional Standards (PEPS) training and undertake
placement supervision of student social workers.
To represent the council in multi-disciplinary working with health , police and other colleagues,
working collaboratively to ensure effective communication/information sharing and to support
decision making processes.
To write reports for court hearings and to present evidence in court, including Court of
Protection and High Court.
To ensure that Council corporate and departmental policies and procedures are followed at all
times.
To contribute proactively to the effective working of the team with a positive attitude, by
sharing knowledge, offering advice and support and by preparedness to be involved in the
development of services.
Take the lead in organizing and conducting peer group developmental sessions within the
team and across teams as required.
To fully engage and prepare for own supervision and appraisal through self-evaluation,
ensuring that continual professional development is evidenced.
To be an ambassador for the Council and the department at all times, always representing
the Council positively, professionally and appropriately at meetings with customers, external
partners and agencies.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To undertake complex person-centred assessments (including assessment of mental capacity
where appropriate) with customers and to plan for the provision of support and/ or services
with customers in order to assist them meet their outcomes and to live as independently as
possible.
To support carers to continue in their role in complex situations
To ensure accurate and timely recording of all information and activity onto the social care
records database in accordance with work targets set by the Team Manager and supervisor.
To gather sufficient information about customers in order to be able to accurately assess their
needs against eligibility criteria.
To contribute to local knowledge (within the team and the service) about universally available
services is up to date including what is available within the voluntary and community sector,
as well as the Departments commissioned and contracted services and to signpost/advocate
for customers accordingly.
To have advanced skills and knowledge in assessment, support planning and the
management of risks for individuals and to be able to apply Council policy and support
customers to manage risk appropriately.
Practice in line with legal requirements, demonstrating a detailed understanding of the Care
Act, Mental Capacity Act and Continuing Health Care guidance.
To undertake Best Interests decision making, including convening and chairing Best Interests
meetings to fulfil legal requirements of the Mental Capacity Act 2005.
Advise, guide and support colleagues to meets legal, procedure and practice requirements.
To identify where adults may be at risk and to act in accordance with the Departments
safeguarding policies and procedures.
To undertake the role of Investigating Officer, including section 42 (Care Act) enquiries and
multi-agency working in accordance with Wiltshire multi-agency policies and procedures for
safeguarding adults, including gathering and analysing complex information and associated
risks, and making recommendations in relation to Adult Protection Plans.
Carry out one to one supervision once a month with allocated staff ensuring that supervision
is timely and recorded and that any practice concerns are communicated to senior staff/line
managers.
To take on formal assessor role for newly qualified social workers undertaking Assessed and
Supported Year (ASYE)
To participate in Practice Education Professional Standards (PEPS) training and undertake
placement supervision of student social workers.
To represent the council in multi-disciplinary working with health , police and other colleagues,
working collaboratively to ensure effective communication/information sharing and to support
decision making processes.
To write reports for court hearings and to present evidence in court, including Court of
Protection and High Court.
To ensure that Council corporate and departmental policies and procedures are followed at all
times.
To contribute proactively to the effective working of the team with a positive attitude, by
sharing knowledge, offering advice and support and by preparedness to be involved in the
development of services.
Take the lead in organizing and conducting peer group developmental sessions within the
team and across teams as required.
To fully engage and prepare for own supervision and appraisal through self-evaluation,
ensuring that continual professional development is evidenced.
To be an ambassador for the Council and the department at all times, always representing
the Council positively, professionally and appropriately at meetings with customers, external
partners and agencies.
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).
