Adult Social Workers

2 weeks ago

Norwich, United Kingdom Norfolk County Council Full time

Job summary

Who Cares? We do.

Are you a qualified and registered Social Worker? Are you looking to make a positive difference to those living in Norfolk? If so, joining us in Adult Social Services could be the right move for you.

We have opportunities available for social workers at all levels, including a fantastic Assessed and supported year of employment programme (ASYE) for newly qualified social workers. You can find out more about the ASYE

There are lots of reasons to join Norfolk County Council Adult Social Services. These include working in urban, rural and coastal communities, working in a strength-based way, putting the person at the centre of the process, and our local Teaching Partnership, which offers opportunities for further development and progression.

We've made some forward-thinking changes to make Norfolk County Council an even better place for our social workers to work. We've embraced new ways of working so our social workers can take advantage of great technology and work where they need to.

Main duties of the job

We've created a collaborative environment with strong working relationships with health professionals and partners to achieve better outcomes for the adults we support.

At the core of everything we do is excellent social work. Our Living well approach is person-centred, based around a 3-conversation model, which lets our social workers get alongside people to help them live their lives as independently as possible.

And our superb support culture means social workers can really thrive, with help, advice and support on hand when needed from managers, and great opportunities for career development, wherever you are on your social work journey.

Were realistic about the challenges, but were passionate about how we can support you to meet them, so you can enjoy the rewards social work has to offer.

Your application

Please ensure you include a statement in your application to demonstrate why you feel you meet the person specification and job description for this post. CVs submitted without a supporting statement about this post will not be accepted.

Before you apply see the full job description and person specification. This will help you to shape your application to demonstrate how you meet the criteria for the role.

About us

What we offer

At Norfolk County Council we are committed to our employees learning and development. We offer all Social Workers anda protected half day per month for continuing professional development and training.

We offer an excellent relocation package to support your move to Norfolk and a real focus on health and well-being to provide a work life balance that works for you.

We want our people to be inspired and motivated to work well together, make the most of our workspaces, enjoy a healthy work-life balance, and deliver excellent services to Norfolk and its people. Flexibility is built into the way we work, with hybrid working a key feature for many roles. Our technology platform and equipment are first class, enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We ask that you have in place good Broadband connectivity.

We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions.

You'll also work in the beautiful county of Norfolk with over 90 miles of stunning coastline, the unique Norfolk Broads, great shopping and culture, and amazing wildlife to name a few of the benefits of living here.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Principal Accountabilities

To manage a caseload as allocated.

To undertake assessments under the Care Act andother legislation, using a strength-based approach.

To co-ordinate and monitor care packages and support (care) plans and undertake reviews to ascertain whether the desired outcomes are being achieved. This may include advocating on behalf of service users or carers.

To work with individuals to assist them to assess risk and take decisions related to their ability to function in their community environment.

To lead Safeguarding Adults investigations using the local multi-agency policy and procedure(Level 2 Social Workers only).

To promote safeguarding awareness with service users and multi-disciplinary colleagues. Keep updated on current safeguarding guidance and practice and be vigilant in all activities.

To take a lead in complex cases such as those with safeguarding issues, complex family dynamics, conflict and problematic situations (Under supervision for Level 1 Social Workers).

To provide written reports for court proceedings, case conferences and other arenas.

To work with highly complex risk of all types, especially where there are capacity/best interest issues (under supervision for Level 1 Social Workers).

To engage actively with opportunities for inter-disciplinary relationships and partnership working and to encourage integrated ways of working wherever appropriate.

To operate in accordance with NCC and departmental practice and guidance, including the maintenance of electronic social care records within Liquid Logic, and relevant departmental and corporate administrative procedures.

To provide practice guidance to unqualified or less experienced staff under the supervision of the Team Manager/Practice Consultant (Level 2 Social Workers only).

To undertake, when appropriate the supervision of competency-based staff and/or students including learners from other agencies (Level 2 Social Workers only).

To ensure service delivery meets the ethnic, religious, cultural and linguistic backgrounds and to challenge appropriately where this is not the case.

To maintain awareness of Departmental and other resources including specialist health resources and to be able to advocate for service users to access these appropriately.

To encourage development of suitable resources and partnerships to benefit service users.

To encourage, develop and maintain good working relationships with a whole range of partner agencies and maintaining a positive image of the Department in such settings.

To familiarise partner colleagues with Departments tasks and responsibilities.

To participate in inter-agency training where appropriate.

To undertake staff development and training as per the Team Plan and in line with Adult Social Services Continuing Professional Development strategy.

To undertake the necessary training to become a Practice Educator or an Approved Mental Health Practitioner (AMHP) or a Best Interest Assessor (BIA).

To achieve ASYE pass within the timeframes set out by the ASYE Framework (Level 1 Social Workers).

To ensure that services are provided in accordance with the departmental standards, equal of access, diversity and objectives of quality of assurance, are cost effective with due regard to Health & Safety requirements.

Person Specification

Aptitudes/Behaviours

Essential

Ability to communicate clearly and appropriately with members of the public and relevant professionals both verbally and in writing. Ability to undertake social care assessments, plan packages of care and monitor and review their effectiveness within the self-directed support framework. To be able to demonstrate good keyboard skills with a view to using various computerised and electronic case management systems. An ability to develop and change in light of the changing health and social care policy environment. Able to provide direct emotional and psychological support. Ability to liaise effectively within the Department and other agencies and voluntary organisations. Ability to plan, manage and prioritise workloads, demonstrating good time management skills. To be able to adopt a learning attitude and have the ability to adapt to change. Able to work effectively as a member of a multi-disciplinary team, as appropriate. Ability to gather qualitative and quantitative information and analyse objectively.

Experience

Essential

Knowledge and understanding of relevant Health and Social Care legislation. Knowledge of current policy and practice within Health and Social Care. A commitment, knowledge and understanding of Equal Opportunities policy and anti-discriminatory practice. Knowledge of electronic case management systems. Commitment to evidencing the appropriate social work induction standards and completion of ASYE framework (level 1 social workers). Experience of preparing and presenting reports and other documents and contributing to teaching and delivering presentations. Experience of working effectively under pressure within departmental procedures and to respond effectively in a crisis. Experience of assessing risk and taking appropriate action. Experience of managing complex relationships. Experience of working with service users or within a social care setting. Experience of supervising others.

Qualifications

Essential

Degree or diploma in Social Work, or CSS, or CQSW. To be a registered Social Worker with Social Work England Commitment to registering for a Post Qualifying/Practice Educators award at the appropriate level.

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