Summary: The Adult's Social Worker role in Liverpool involves managing a diverse caseload within the framework of Adult Social Care, ensuring a strength-based approach to assessments and decision-making. The position requires collaboration with various stakeholders, including health professionals, to deliver tailored care solutions while adhering to legislative guidelines. The role also emphasizes professional development, accountability, and the promotion of inclusive practices within the community.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a varied caseload with appropriate supervision and support.
• Ensure a strength-based approach in all assessments and conversations.
• Conduct risk assessments and make informed decisions regarding caseloads.
• Represent the department in multi-disciplinary forums and chair meetings as needed.
• Work directly with individuals, families, and carers in line with safeguarding policies.
• Act as a care navigator for individuals with eligible social care needs.
• Plan responses to meet individual needs in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.
• Monitor and review support plans and service standards to identify unmet needs.
• Collaborate with Social Workers on tasks and areas of work.
• Conduct mental capacity and best interest assessments when necessary.
• Participate in integrated teams and complete relevant health care checklists.
• Model inclusive practices and challenge discriminatory issues.
• Engage in professional supervision and continuous development.
• Ensure timely and high-quality report submissions.
• Authorize and record funding for care packages.
• Maintain compliance with data protection laws regarding client information.
• Promote equal opportunities and non-discriminatory practices.
• Complete safeguarding investigations and MHA tribunals as appropriate.
• Implement s.117 aftercare policy in practice.

Key Skills:

• Strong knowledge of adult care legislative frameworks.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to conduct risk assessments and make informed decisions.
• Experience in multi-disciplinary collaboration.
• Competence in safeguarding policies and procedures.
• Skills in planning and coordinating care responses.
• Understanding of mental capacity and best interest assessments.
• Commitment to professional development and reflective practice.
• Knowledge of data protection laws and confidentiality requirements.
• Ability to model inclusive practices and promote diversity.

Salary (Rate): £43.78

City: Liverpool

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other