Social Worker

Overview 37 hours per week. These are exciting times on the Isle of Wight within Adult Social Care. The service has redesigned to enhance strength-based practice, working with the community and our third sector partners, bringing key teams together including Adult Safeguarding. We currently have two Social Worker vacancies in the Wellbeing & Access Hub, supporting people at first point of contact. This role works alongside Outreach and Occupational Therapy colleagues to reduce the need for long‑term care, by arranging support through reablement services to help the person regain independence. The role offers information, advice and signposting to services in the third sector. You will be part of the first point of contact for Adult Social Care, taking referrals by telephone, undertaking visits and Care Act Assessments. You will be responsible for timely assessments that are strength based, supporting planning that promotes and maintains independence, choice and autonomy for people. You will implement and promote departmental safeguarding procedures and adhere to departmental recording policy, as well as attend multi‑agency discharge planning meetings to ensure timely discharges. You will also be supporting carers and family members, sharing and advising where required, as well as offering Carers Assessments in line with the Care Act 2014. For in depth information about the role of a Social Work Assistant in the Wellbeing & Access Hub, please click here. For further information about the role, please click here. You will benefit from a unique and enriching environment within an organisation that values strong leadership, a good work life balance, quality management and reflective supervision. You will share our ambitions, passion and attitude to ensure the people we serve live the best lives possible. You will be a critical thinker who has competence and confidence in your practice as a strong advocate for the Isle of Wight Council, Adult Social Care delivering a high standard service to the people of the island. About you As a Social Work Assistant, we understand the work you do on a daily basis and provide the support you need to make a difference to the people of the Isle of Wight. To join us, you must: Enjoy working in a fast-paced environment Have the passion to promote people’s strengths and the ability to make a difference in a safe working approach to social work practice Be suitably qualified and hold up an up to date professional registration Demonstrate skills and experience of promoting a person-centred and strengths-based approach Have proven ability to work as part of a team that puts the strengths of individuals, families and community at the heart of care and wellbeing Be a critical thinker with competence and confidence in your practice Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of The Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, Data Protection Act 1998 and evidence of ability to work to practice guidance/procedure May be required to take part in the Out of Hours stand-by duty rota on an occasional basis Please visit the Adult Social Care career opportunities page which holds inspiring testimonies from team members, a guide to what the Island offers and personal development opportunities we offer. Team IWC Values & Benefits Team IWC Values: Community & Customer focused; Effective & Efficient; Working together; Fair & transparent. We offer opportunities to support and supervise all social care staff, opportunities for development, and regular training opportunities. In addition, a competitive remuneration package includes: Competitive rates of pay and allowances Annual leave entitlement of 32 days per year (plus public holidays) Local Government pension scheme Relocation package (if eligible) up to £8,000 plus home relocation via Help to Buy Travel allowance (if eligible) and discounted Solent ferry travel Island bus network discount, cycle to work scheme and staff parking permit Discounted island sports & leisure gym membership National and local discounts & benefits schemes Access to private health care packages We are looking forward to receiving your application if you have what it takes to make a difference and share our vision and values. Find out more about working for the Isle of Wight Council and living on the Island here. For further information or an informal discussion, please contact Julie Green at Julie.green@iow.gov.uk #J-18808-Ljbffr