Cornwall Council – Adult Social Work – Community Team

17 hours ago

Cornwall, United Kingdom Liquid Personnel Full time

Job Title: Cornwall Council – Adult Social Work – Community TeamLocation: CornwallPay Rate: £32Liquid Personnel is currently recruiting for an Adult Social Worker to join a Community Team based in Cornwall. Adult social care in Cornwall is evolving, and we seek innovators to develop a top-tier model. As a passionate professional, you advocate for independence and reablement, prioritizing person-centred care. You are resilient, determined, and trustworthy, always seeking feedback and promoting self-learning. You adhere to Adult Social Care practice standards and the national Professional Capability Framework, sharing your expertise to help your team grow and achieve their goals. What will your responsibilities be? Expert knowledge and experience in relevant legislation, social work theory, policy, and principles. Proven track record of excellent strengths-based practice in a social care environment. Ability to undertake, analyze, and translate complex assessments of need, risks, and strengths. Proficiency in recognizing and responding to behavior indicating resistance to change, ambivalence, or selective cooperation with services. Capability to deliver difficult messages and take immediate action when necessary. Ability to form strong professional relationships within a multi-disciplinary setting. High level of written and verbal communication skills. Job Description: You will work with team members and multi-disciplinary teams from other agencies to meet the needs of vulnerable adults, operating effectively within the operational team. You must be able to travel to the Watergate PCN area as required. You will ensure that the views and wishes of individuals and carers are central to decision-making, complete MCA and Best Interest decision-making, and, if necessary, complete COP applications and attend hearings. You will protect adults in need of support services, complete safeguarding enquiries, and intervene in cases of self-neglect. You will promote independence, prevention, re-ablement, and self-determination, facilitating effective communication with families, carers, individuals, and other agencies. It is essential to be based within travel distance of Watergate PCN or be able to travel daily into the area. Qualifications and Experience: To be successful in this role you must have Social Work England registration, be eligible to work in the UK, hold a qualification in Social Work at degree level, and have post-qualified experience. Why Liquid Personnel?• New ‘Faster Pay’ service getting you paid more quickly • Twice weekly payroll • Free DBS and compliance service • Access to exclusive roles that aren’t available from other agencies • Free access to Liquid’s exclusive social work training and CPD portal • Your own dedicated consultant with extensive social work knowledge • Access to a wide selection of social work positions across the UK • “Refer a Friend” bonus – get £500 for each social worker you refer who we successfully place* • “Find your own job” bonus – get £250 for bringing your own position to us *

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