Experienced Social Worker

Who You Are

You are an experienced Social Worker committed to promoting well-being, independence, choice, and control. You are capable of carrying out complex assessments, managing risks, and providing expert advice while ensuring compliance with legal and organizational standards. Your professionalism and dedication are evident in your continuous professional development and adherence to the ethical standards as defined by the HCPC.

What the job involves

The position involves independently managing a caseload including conducting community care and safeguarding assessments. You will work to balance needs and risks with rights and choices and liaise with multiple agencies. Key tasks include offering expert opinions, providing support and information to service users and communities, performing statutory safeguarding duties, and mentoring or supervising colleagues. Additional responsibilities involve developing expertise in specific practice areas and ensuring value for money in service delivery.

Skills

• Social Work qualification and HCPC registration
• Experience in multi-agency teamwork
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and statutory work
• Organizational and communication skills
• Practice educator award required
• IT proficiency, including Microsoft Office
• Commitment to anti-discriminatory practice
• Resilience and emotional intelligence