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Adult Social worker

Adult social worker

Purpose of the job

Under the supervision of the Team Manager and Senior Practitioner the post-holder will ensure that needs of adult social care clients are identified, safeguarded and met.

You will have practical knowledge and experience of social work practice within the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and demonstrate the ability to work within the Mental Health Act 1983 and 2007, Human Rights Act 1998 and Care Act 2014.

The post holder will apply the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards procedures to the assessment and review process and be able to practice independently in the Best Interest Assessor role.

Duties and responsibilities

This is not a comprehensive list of all the tasks, which may be required of the post holder. It is illustrative of the general nature and level of responsibility of the work to be undertaken.

Promote the welfare and safeguarding of adults in Knowsley.
To carry out timely assessments on Knowsley adult residents in accordance with the DOLS model of assessment together with supporting guidance.
Ensure assessments and planning for people actively promote the participation and engagement of all relevant agencies, the person and their family.
Prepare/formulate support plans for people which take account of their views wishes in the implementation of those support plans.
To maintain case records to a high standard and produce reports in accordance with the Service guidance/policy and procedure which reflect national guidelines using the relevant information technology.
To ensure that the diverse needs of people and their families are identified, met and regularly reviewed and plans updated to reflect any subsequent changes.
To participate in developmental activities as may be required, and to promote improvement of service or the use of resources.
Ensure the statutory duties of the Council are fulfilled and met in accordance with legal requirements and Service responsibilities to promote and safeguard a vulnerable person s welfare.
To pursue appropriate personal and professional training and development opportunities as and when they occur to ensure compliance with HCPC and Directorate standards/expectations.
To comply with all the Council s Standing orders and Financial regulations.
Any other duties (commensurate with the grade) which will assist the Service in meeting its objectives.

Essential:

CQSW/DipSW/CSS

Registration with Social Work England

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