Our Client, Liverpool City Council, is seeking Adult’s Social Workers to join their Assessment Team.
Fantastic payrate of £43.78 per hour!
Are you an Adults Social Worker, passionate about making a difference in your community? Do not miss out on this fantastic opportunity!
Responsibilities of this role:
*Manage and prioritise workload so that deadlines are adhered to with a focus on high standards of written work and effective interventions and outcomes
*To undertake Assessment/ Reviews in a person centred and holistic manner that has a focus on both the individual’s strengths and preventative options that enable us to maximise the independence of the individual.
*To assess, review and provide support to carers/ family
*Ensure that all Assessments/ Reviews are in line with the Mental Capacity Act and that workers make judgements on where a service user may have significant difficult engaging in the process and in those instances that they have suitable advocacy support. Carry out Mental Capacity Assessments and make Best Interest decisions where appropriate
*Use the Assessment/ Review process to make sure that the outcomes for service users are achieved and hold providers accountable for making sure that outcomes are met.
*Keep full, clear and accurate records
*To ensure that any changes to support arrangements are actioned and that cases are presented to panel where additional funding is required. Where reductions in packages are appropriate Social Workers to work with brokerage to make the required changes. Social Workers will also be responsible for pulling back unspent personal budgets and to ensure that care packages are value for money.
*To work within the framework and principles of the Care Act 2014 in making sure that the Assessments/ Reviews are accessible, person centred, holistic with a focused on wellbeing and prevention.
Requirements of this role:
*Must be a Qualified Social Worker, registered with Social Work England.
*Must have a Social Work qualification (Diploma in social work, social work degree or equivalent)
*Must have minimum of 3 years experience working as a Qualified social worker in a similar team
Benefits of working through Reed, include:
*Dedicated Recruitment Consultant.
*Aftercare service delivered by Candidate Care Team.
*Free CV building and Interview support.
*Free DBS checks.
*Weekly payroll.
*PAYE payroll option with additional benefits including holiday pay, healthcare, pension plus more.
*CPD contributions.
*Access to full UK jobs market with top tier status across many public and private sector clients.
*Supporting the Reed Foundation which has given £9.5m to charity since 2010.
Does this role interest you? Apply today!