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Salary:£39,144 - £41,110 (Inclusive of 5% market supplement)
Hours per week:37 hours
Main duties of the job
Adult CommunityTeam- Inspiring Independence, Nurturing Wellbeing
Are you a compassionate Social Worker who has completed an ASYE programme and is looking for a rewarding role? Join us and be part of a team committed to redefining our services, focusing on our customers' well-being and satisfaction. We offer professional growth opportunities and provide flexibility for work-life balance.
Adult Community TeamNorth is a large and supportive team consisting of Social Workers, Occupational Therapists and Social Care Practitioners covering the areas inNorth Wiltshire.
We work with adults in need over the age of 18 actively listening,collaborating and tailoring plans to enhance well-being. We partner with healthcare providers to prevent crises, emphasising existing support for independence. Our approachseeks local, sustainable solutions and offers diverse intervention and prevention opportunities.
Registration with Social Work England isa must. Strong interpersonal skills and effective communication are essential. Your updated knowledge of relevant legislation, safeguarding vulnerable adults, and an in-depth understanding of Health and Social Care legislation and policy context are vital.
About us
Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. Thats why we focus on getting the things that matter to our people right.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To undertake person-centred social work 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 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 support carers to continue in their role
- To have a well-developed understanding of 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. To identify where adults may be at risk and to act in
accordance with safeguarding policies and procedures.
- To gather sufficient information about customers in order to be able to accurately assess their
needs against eligibility criteria. To ensure that local knowledge about universally available
services is up to date including what is available within the voluntary and community sector,
as well as the service areas commissioned and contracted services and to signpost/advocate
for customers accordingly.
- To ensure that Council corporate and service policies and procedures are followed at all
times.
- To ensure that support plan reviews are carried out in a timely and person-centred way, as
required and identified by departmental targets. To ensure agreed outcomes have been met.
To evidence need for continuing support at all times in accordance with eligibility criteria and
to work with customers and care providers to identify promotion of increased independence.
- To contribute proactively to the effective working of the team with positive attitude, by sharing
knowledge, offering advice and support and by preparedness to be involved in the
development of services.
- 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.
- Attending Civil Emergencies when a Rest Centre is set up (as required)
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To undertake person-centred social work 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 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 support carers to continue in their role
- To have a well-developed understanding of 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. To identify where adults may be at risk and to act in
accordance with safeguarding policies and procedures.
- To gather sufficient information about customers in order to be able to accurately assess their
needs against eligibility criteria. To ensure that local knowledge about universally available
services is up to date including what is available within the voluntary and community sector,
as well as the service areas commissioned and contracted services and to signpost/advocate
for customers accordingly.
- To ensure that Council corporate and service policies and procedures are followed at all
times.
- To ensure that support plan reviews are carried out in a timely and person-centred way, as
required and identified by departmental targets. To ensure agreed outcomes have been met.
To evidence need for continuing support at all times in accordance with eligibility criteria and
to work with customers and care providers to identify promotion of increased independence.
- To contribute proactively to the effective working of the team with positive attitude, by sharing
knowledge, offering advice and support and by preparedness to be involved in the
development of services.
- 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.
- Attending Civil Emergencies when a Rest Centre is set up (as required)
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
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).
