Social Worker

Social Worker West Locality Adult Social Care Pay Rate: £28.40 per hour Umbrella Working Pattern: Hybrid Office Days: Monday and Friday Hours: Monday Thursday 8:45am 5:15pm Friday 8:45am 4:45pm About the Role We are seeking an experienced Adult Social Worker to join the West Locality team, supporting adults with care and support needs and their carers to achieve positive outcomes, maintain independence and improve wellbeing. The successful candidate will have a strong background in Adult Social Care, with experience in safeguarding, mental capacity assessments, risk management and reablement/enablement approaches. Key Responsibilities Complete strengths-based Care Act assessments and care planning. Develop, implement and review person-centred care and support plans. Manage a varied and complex caseload within statutory timescales. Undertake safeguarding enquiries and manage risks effectively. Complete Mental Capacity Assessments and contribute to best-interest decisions. Develop and implement reablement and enablement strategies to promote independence. Advocate for adults and ensure their voices, wishes and outcomes remain central. Work collaboratively with families, carers and multi-disciplinary partner agencies. Monitor and review care packages to ensure they remain appropriate. Maintain accurate and timely case records. Participate in supervision and escalate significant concerns appropriately. Support less experienced Social Workers, students ..... full job details .....