Job summary
We are looking for
experienced and solution focused Social Workers to join our Adult Safeguarding
Team in Rutland County Council.
The role of a Social Worker
in Adult Social Care is varied, working with some of the most at risk members
of our Rutland community. You will be
working with adults aged 18+ and will deal with cases requiring you to be
resilient and empathetic.
If you enjoy supporting a range of adults to overcome
challenges, live safe from abuse and reach their full potential, this could be
the opportunity for you!
Main duties of the job
About you
Qualified Social
Worker registered with Social Work England.
Knowledge of Adult Care
legislation and procedures.
Experience of safeguarding
enquiries under The Care Act 2014, mental capacity assessments and best
interest decision making.
About the role
As
a Social Worker in our Safeguarding Team you will be responsible for the
following:
To assess the social care needs of Rutland
(adult) residents who are at risk of or experiencing abuse or neglect.
To promote and contribute to the safety and
well-being of all people in the community through the implementation of the
Rutland safeguarding adults practices and procedures and multi-agency risk
management.
To take referrals and process according to
Departmental guidelines, standards and RCC policies. To triage referrals and
where appropriate provide a rapid response where enquiries indicate a level of immediate
risk.
To work in an integrated way with partners
including health and colleagues across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland to
conduct enquiries, implement protection plans and promote the rights, freedoms
and outcomes of those supported.
In addition, we can offer
manageable caseloads, with reflective peer practice, CPD sessions and regular 1
to 1 supervision.
The successful applicant for this post will be subject to an enhanced
check by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The costs for the DBS and
Social work England registration are paid by us.
About us
Rutland Council is committed to Flexible Working
and understands the benefits of supporting employees to manage their work and
life balance, whilst meeting the needs of the service.
We are supportive of hybrid working and welcome a conversation at
interview about flexible working arrangements. As well as
working from home, we feel it is important that you have the opportunity to
spend time in the workplace with your colleagues to help you learn, develop and
engage.
Our offer
to you:
We are committed to supporting and
empowering our staff to be the best workers that they can be and Rutland
Council is the place you want to be. Our benefits go beyond
the salary being part of a great team, excellent Local Government Pension,
generous annual leave, opportunities to learn and develop your career, and a
demonstrable commitment to supporting the health and wellbeing of our staff.
Rutland County Council encourages a healthy work
life balance, and we welcome discussions regarding flexible working.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Purpose of the Job:
To carry out triage of new Safeguarding Adults referrals and to respond to complex
and high-risk adult safeguarding enquiries to ensure that the principles of the Care
Act and specifically Making Safeguarding Personal are adhered to.
To promote and contribute to the safety and well-being of all adults at risk, to prevent
harm and reduce the risk of abuse or neglect to adults with Care and support needs
through the implementation of the Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland
safeguarding adults practices and procedures and multi-agency risk management.
To undertake social care assessments (including complex cases) in respect of
Rutland residents and create, review and monitor support or protection plans in
partnership with people who draw on support and their carers. This will include
working with individuals who lack capacity to make decisions for themselves about
their support and accommodation and completing associated reports, primarily
community Deprivation of Liberty Orders and s.21A applications to the required
standard.
Main Responsibilities
1. To prevent harm and reduce the risk of abuse or neglect to adults with care and
support needs. To safeguard adults in a way that supports them to make
choices and have control over the way they want to live.
2. To undertake a range of activities which support the development of
safeguarding plans to ensure that wherever possible the individuals desired
outcomes are met and reviewed. Use legislation, guidance, and reflective social
work practice to ensure the best possible outcomes for adults at risk.
3. You will be required to complete Capacity Assessments and Best Interest
meetings as well as coordinating contributions from other parties and will be
able to demonstrate good report writing skills for submission to Court.
4. Provide professional expertise and advice to practitioners and multi-agency
partners to assist in the development of an effective and high-quality service
that meets the requirements of relevant policies and procedures in compliance
with the Mental Capacity Act and in line with emerging case law.
5. To comply with the National standards and regulations, the Mental Capacity
Act, Deprivations of Liberty standards (DoLS) and the Care Act to ensure the
highest quality of support to service users.
6. To triage referrals and where appropriate provide a rapid response where
enquiries indicate a level of risk.
7. To work in an integrated way with colleagues and other health and social care
professionals to ensure the best and most seamless transition for those
accessing support. To attend professional meetings and develop positive
working relationships with our partner agencies.
8. To maintain accurate and timely assessment and case records in accordance
with Directorate and Service standards.
9. To fully participate and engage in the development of Adult Social care services
through effective team working and maintaining professional knowledge, skills
and competence.
10. To ensure service delivery is geared to meet ethnic religious, cultural and
linguistic needs of those accessing services including their carers.
11. To act in accordance with the principles set out in the Employee Code of
Conduct and the Councils Values, recognising the duty of all public sector
employees to discharge public functions reasonably and according to the law.
12. Take reasonable care for your health and safety and that of other persons who
may be affected by the performance of your duties. Where appropriate you will
safeguard the health and safety of all persons and premises under your control
and guidance in accordance with the provisions of Health and Safety legislation
and Rutland County Councils and Directorate codes of practice and
procedures. You will exercise proper care in handling, operating and
safeguarding any equipment, vehicle or appliance provided, used or issued by
the Council or provided or issued by a third party for individual or collective use
in the performance of your duties.
Behaviours and outcomes
To be a role model for the One Council ethos and values.
Respond to pressure and change flexible and adaptable to sustain performance.
Build and manage relationships, share knowledge and skills to deliver shared goals.
Actively support new initiatives and try different ways of doing things.
Dimensions
No budget or line management responsibilities
Job description
Job responsibilities
Purpose of the Job:
To carry out triage of new Safeguarding Adults referrals and to respond to complex
and high-risk adult safeguarding enquiries to ensure that the principles of the Care
Act and specifically Making Safeguarding Personal are adhered to.
To promote and contribute to the safety and well-being of all adults at risk, to prevent
harm and reduce the risk of abuse or neglect to adults with Care and support needs
through the implementation of the Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland
safeguarding adults practices and procedures and multi-agency risk management.
To undertake social care assessments (including complex cases) in respect of
Rutland residents and create, review and monitor support or protection plans in
partnership with people who draw on support and their carers. This will include
working with individuals who lack capacity to make decisions for themselves about
their support and accommodation and completing associated reports, primarily
community Deprivation of Liberty Orders and s.21A applications to the required
standard.
Main Responsibilities
1. To prevent harm and reduce the risk of abuse or neglect to adults with care and
support needs. To safeguard adults in a way that supports them to make
choices and have control over the way they want to live.
2. To undertake a range of activities which support the development of
safeguarding plans to ensure that wherever possible the individuals desired
outcomes are met and reviewed. Use legislation, guidance, and reflective social
work practice to ensure the best possible outcomes for adults at risk.
3. You will be required to complete Capacity Assessments and Best Interest
meetings as well as coordinating contributions from other parties and will be
able to demonstrate good report writing skills for submission to Court.
4. Provide professional expertise and advice to practitioners and multi-agency
partners to assist in the development of an effective and high-quality service
that meets the requirements of relevant policies and procedures in compliance
with the Mental Capacity Act and in line with emerging case law.
5. To comply with the National standards and regulations, the Mental Capacity
Act, Deprivations of Liberty standards (DoLS) and the Care Act to ensure the
highest quality of support to service users.
6. To triage referrals and where appropriate provide a rapid response where
enquiries indicate a level of risk.
7. To work in an integrated way with colleagues and other health and social care
professionals to ensure the best and most seamless transition for those
accessing support. To attend professional meetings and develop positive
working relationships with our partner agencies.
8. To maintain accurate and timely assessment and case records in accordance
with Directorate and Service standards.
9. To fully participate and engage in the development of Adult Social care services
through effective team working and maintaining professional knowledge, skills
and competence.
10. To ensure service delivery is geared to meet ethnic religious, cultural and
linguistic needs of those accessing services including their carers.
11. To act in accordance with the principles set out in the Employee Code of
Conduct and the Councils Values, recognising the duty of all public sector
employees to discharge public functions reasonably and according to the law.
12. Take reasonable care for your health and safety and that of other persons who
may be affected by the performance of your duties. Where appropriate you will
safeguard the health and safety of all persons and premises under your control
and guidance in accordance with the provisions of Health and Safety legislation
and Rutland County Councils and Directorate codes of practice and
procedures. You will exercise proper care in handling, operating and
safeguarding any equipment, vehicle or appliance provided, used or issued by
the Council or provided or issued by a third party for individual or collective use
in the performance of your duties.
Behaviours and outcomes
To be a role model for the One Council ethos and values.
Respond to pressure and change flexible and adaptable to sustain performance.
Build and manage relationships, share knowledge and skills to deliver shared goals.
Actively support new initiatives and try different ways of doing things.
Dimensions
No budget or line management responsibilities
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- QUALIFICATIONS/TRAINING/EDUCATION
- Essential
- DIPSW, BASW/CQSW
- Degree or equivalent
- Registration with Social Work England
- EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE
- Essential
- Post qualifying experience of working with adults.
- Evidence of relevant continued professional development.
- Knowledge and experience of safeguarding policy and
- procedures.
- Knowledge of Adult Care legislation and procedures
- Demonstrate an understanding of risk management and effective
- crisis intervention work.
- Evidence of multi-agency working
- SKILLS
- Essential
- Ability to demonstrate supervisory skills.
- Ability to work independently and within a team
- Good communication skills both written and oral.
- Ability to relate effectively with other professionals/agencies
- Ability to work under pressure and possessing effective time
- management
- Excellent assessment and Risk Management decision skills
- Negotiation and delegation skills
- Managing conflict and maintaining professional relationships
- Good organisational skills
- Ability to manage conflicting demands and priorities
- EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY
- Essential
- Able to recognise discrimination and be proactive in ensuring the
- Councils policy is put into practice.
- OTHER
- Essential
- Flexible in working patterns to fulfil commitments of the role and
- team.
- Willingness and ability to visit other sites as and when required.
Desirable
- SKILLS
- Desirable
- Ability to relate effectively with other professionals/agencies.
- Be able to contribute to the development of the Adult Social Care
- Service
- An ability to develop and change in the context of the evolving
- health and social care policy environment.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- QUALIFICATIONS/TRAINING/EDUCATION
- Essential
- DIPSW, BASW/CQSW
- Degree or equivalent
- Registration with Social Work England
- EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE
- Essential
- Post qualifying experience of working with adults.
- Evidence of relevant continued professional development.
- Knowledge and experience of safeguarding policy and
- procedures.
- Knowledge of Adult Care legislation and procedures
- Demonstrate an understanding of risk management and effective
- crisis intervention work.
- Evidence of multi-agency working
- SKILLS
- Essential
- Ability to demonstrate supervisory skills.
- Ability to work independently and within a team
- Good communication skills both written and oral.
- Ability to relate effectively with other professionals/agencies
- Ability to work under pressure and possessing effective time
- management
- Excellent assessment and Risk Management decision skills
- Negotiation and delegation skills
- Managing conflict and maintaining professional relationships
- Good organisational skills
- Ability to manage conflicting demands and priorities
- EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY
- Essential
- Able to recognise discrimination and be proactive in ensuring the
- Councils policy is put into practice.
- OTHER
- Essential
- Flexible in working patterns to fulfil commitments of the role and
- team.
- Willingness and ability to visit other sites as and when required.
Desirable
- SKILLS
- Desirable
- Ability to relate effectively with other professionals/agencies.
- Be able to contribute to the development of the Adult Social Care
- Service
- An ability to develop and change in the context of the evolving
- health and social care policy environment.
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).
