Adult Social Worker - TICAT - Telford - £34ph

mbi Medical are pleased to be working with Telford & Wrekin Council in sourcing a Social Worker to join their team.

The Role

To manage a caseload in line with BASW Professional Capabilities Framework for a Qualified Social Worker undertaking strength based assessments and provide evidence when identifying a level of need in line with the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, and Human Rights Act 1998.

To promote close and constructive relationships with individuals, their families and the local neighbourhoods.

To work in partnership with a range of statutory, independent and voluntary services to develop and implement Support Plan objectives and outcomes.

To participate in reflective practice sessions.

Provide professional opinion to colleagues within their team regarding cases and act as a resource base for other staff and students.

Work to a range of legal options to support investigation and the safeguarding of vulnerable adults.

Contribute to assessing/support planning/reviewing individuals receiving care and support from Adult Social Care with an emphasis on an Asset based approach.

Undertake preventative work with individuals to reduce long term care and support needs in line with the Care Act 2014.

Liaise with colleagues in own and other council services and external agencies in order to gather information relevant to Assessment and Support Planning activities.Maintain and update case notes and other records, write reports as requiredUndertake duty tasks as part of the duty rota.

Effectively assess and manage risk.Apply principals of Professional curiosity with support from peers.

Promote equality as an integral part of the role and treat everyone with fairness and dignity.

Recognise health and safety is a responsibility of every employee, take reasonable care of self and others and comply with the T & W Health and Safety policy and any service-specific procedures/rules that apply to this role.

Keep up to date with contemporary issues in Adult social work, including legislation and evidence-based practice, and use this to inform working practice.

Seek legal advice and guidance when required through discussions with Seniors.