Experienced Social Worker - Adult
Wirral
Who You Are
An experienced social worker passionate about supporting adults and carers with health and social care functions. You thrive in team-based environments, uphold professional values, and are committed to continuous professional development. You possess a deep understanding of statutory frameworks and regulations impacting adult social care and exhibit strong leadership and communication skills.
What the job involves
In this role, you will work as part of an integrated team to deliver personalized social care services within the legal framework of the Care Act 2014. Duties include coordinating multidisciplinary teams, supporting duty functions, undertaking complex assessments, and participating in safeguarding processes. You will provide supervision to newly qualified social workers, submit funding applications, and engage with community forums to promote positive social work. Additionally, you will communicate complex assessment information, provide social work support to adults and their carers, and handle a flexible workload, including occasional evening and weekend work as needed.
Skills
- Strong understanding of The Care Act 2014 and other relevant frameworks
- Proficiency in conducting needs assessments and care planning
- Ability to manage complex cases and work under pressure
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Experience with multi-agency collaboration and safeguarding
- Leadership and mentorship abilities
- Competency in using IT and maintaining confidentiality