Job responsibilities
JOB PURPOSE
To be an ambassador and leader across social work both internally and external
to the department.
To ensure the highest standards of service are provided to the residents of Buckinghamshire.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Be an ambassador and leader across social work both internally and external to the department
To provide a high quality and effective professional casework service, taking responsibility for
working and managing a caseload within a framework of appropriate supervision, dependent upon
the complexities of these cases and the social workers experience
To comply with legislation, statutory guidance and local policies and procedure
Delivering outstanding support to Buckinghamshire residents and ensure that regular monitoring
and review of care and support plans is carried out
To be competent in all areas of the Professional Capabilities Framework of Social Work
To ensure the highest standards of service are provided to the residents of Buckinghamshire, Social
Workers will ensure:
Work in accordance with the Better Lives framework
Promote and deliver goal-based support people to achieve greater independence
Promote equality as an integral part of a role and treat everyone with fairness and dignity
Provides a proactive personalised approach to the delivery of care and practice
Respond to peoples needs in a timely manner
Focus on improving peoples well-being
Give people greater choice and control over the care that they receive
Take account of peoples risks and safety at all times, identifying mitigations to reduce that risk
Support people to achieve the outcomes that are most important to them using all available
resources and taking responsibility for the public purse
Provide personalised information and advice, safeguarding, assessment, support planning and
review to individuals/families and their carers
Key Responsibilities:
To promote independence, wellbeing and a community assets-based approach to social care at all
stages in the customer pathway
To ensure compliance with all statutory social care requirements including the Care Act, the Mental
Health Act and the Mental Capacity Act through timely and proportionate assessment, support
planning and review
To ensure compliance within the Buckinghamshire Multi-agency Safeguarding Procedures and that
staff providing support to ensure Safeguarding timescales are adhered to where they are not,
escalate evidence of ineffective safeguarding arrangements
Manage a caseload within a framework of appropriate reflective supervision, undertaking focused,
strength-based assessments, outcome-focused plans and reviews that have clear objectives and
outcome measures in order to ensure that all vulnerable adults and families receive a service that
reflects the Trusts commitment to safeguarding and putting the needs of vulnerable adults first
Demonstrate and model good practice that reflects a commitment to relationship and strengths based practice, working collaboratively with adults and their families.
To assist users and carers to play a full part in the social care process by
extending to them advice, support and guidance including access to
translation, interpretation or advocacy services
To ensure all financial assessments are requested as appropriate and to forward all relevant
documentation as necessary
Work directly with adults and their families to establish their lived experiences, wishes and feelings,
using a variety of techniques, as required
Maintain accurate and up to date records in line with Data Protection legislation (GDPR) and use
Buckinghamshire Councils specific recording systems to promote effective case management.
Prepare clear, structured and concise reports for meetings, i.e. Adult Safeguarding Conferences,
strategy meetings, court proceedings, DFG applications as necessary, to the required standard and
within the prescribed timescales
Where required, to complete court paperwork, attend court, and action Court Orders that have been
made
Keep up to date with research findings, theoretical models and innovative practice within the social
work field in order to maintain the highest professional standards
Participate in regular reflective supervision and Coaching for Performance process with your
manager to review casework and critically reflect on, and identify any areas of learning
Maintain a record of continuous professional development in accordance with Social Work
Englands / HCPCs guidance
Keep up to date with organisational policies, government guidance, legislation, research and
national trends in order to maintain the highest professional standards
To actively promote the Equality Policy and observe the standard of conduct which prevents
discrimination taking place
To perform all the functions of the post consistent with current legislation and within the policies
standards and procedures established by the Trust.
To take responsibility for all the functions of the post within the boundaries of delegated
