Social Worker – Mental Wellbeing in Aberystwyth

4 weeks ago

Aberystwyth, Cardiganshire, United Kingdom Ceredigion County Council Full time

Job Purpose

  • To undertake statutory duties under Part 4 and 6 of the SSWBA and other key social care legislations in assessing, supporting and safeguarding children and adults who are in need of care and support or who are at risk of harm by assisting individuals and their families or networks to resolve major difficulties, enhancing their coping skills & establishing their independence and resilience.
  • To work within current legislation and statutory guidelines, as well as Council policies, procedures and practice, in order to assess, commission and review support services and planned interventions for those who are at risk or vulnerable.
  • To work to ensure quality of service with colleagues in the statutory & independent sector to ensure multi-agency approach in empowering service-users to speak for themselves whilst ensuring they are safe & protected.

Duties and Responsibilities

Operational Delivery

  • To assist individuals and families to deal with matters which cause them difficulties in daily living.
  • To pursue or contribute to enquiries and where necessary to intervene to protect those who are vulnerable or in danger of significant harm. This may include undertaking S47 investigations, Joint Investigations /achieving Best Evidence Interviews and Section 126 Investigations.
  • To ensure children and adult safety through Court processes where required.
  • To provide statements and reports for Court when required.
  • To work in partnership with people, and other professionals and agencies within the Signs of Safety model.
  • Promote people's self-worth and rights, so that they can make clear decisions about themselves and their possible impact on others such as family, friends etc.
  • Provide information and advice so that choices can be made by individuals or families relevant to their social circumstances and act as an advocate to service users and carers where this is relevant to service objectives, care plans etc.
  • With support from senior / qualified staff work in accordance with statutory and legal requirements in relation to care planning, and within frameworks set out in the policies and procedures of the agency as well as SSWBA, Wales Safeguarding Procedures.
  • Undertake Best Interest meetings and decision as defined by the Mental Capacity Act.
  • To also ensure statutory responsibility for Liberty Protection Safeguards (LPS) are met within the assessment process & support and protection plans.
  • Contribute to the development, planning and control of resources Maintain comprehensive knowledge of regulations, statutes and practice, which underpin and define the role of social workers and the responsibilities of the agency.
  • Initiate, develop and sustain close working relationships with other agencies and work within a multi-disciplinary team setting when required.
  • Undertake and provide training based on specialist interest and expertise where time and interest allows.
  • To adopt a flexible attitude to the duties of the post, to reflect the changing needs of the service and the circumstances of the community.
  • Attend regular supervision meetings with line manager.

Quality Assurance

  • Ensure that the support in place is meeting assessed needs
  • To evaluate the service user's satisfaction with the care and support provided
  • To assess risk positively and with support from senior team members/qualified staff develop risk management and safeguarding plans when implementing family or individual support plans or managing ongoing progress.
  • Maintain appropriate records in accordance with Council or Service requirements, including a clear record of assessments, care plans and the provision of statistical information.

General Responsibilities

  • Under the guidance and support of qualified staff, develop the level of knowledge, understanding and skills required to evidence competence in social work tasks and meet the required standards
  • Actively promote the Welsh language and service user language preferences as required by the Welsh language standards and More than Just Words framework.
  • Develop effective partnership working with internal and external colleagues and other agencies he service and the circumstances of the community.
  • Promote the concept of "dignity in care", protecting the family rights giving them voice and control and to be aware of the Safeguarding policies and procedures; taking appropriate action to protect service users.
  • Be aware of the Council's Liberty Protection Safeguards (LPS) procedures and to advise managing authorities, e.g. care homes of how they can make an appropriate referrals in situations where deprivation of liberty might be a factor.
  • Adhere to relevant statutory legislation and guidance, internal policies and procedures in relation to professional and administrative matters.
  • The post holder will be expected to adopt a flexible attitude to the duties of the post.
  • These may be varied from time to time following discussions with the post holder and in keeping with the Service's requirements of the post and commensurate with the grade of the post.
  • To attend team meetings, supervision sessions and training courses when appropriate and as directed by the Team Manager, for personal and professional development.

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