Adults Social Worker - Community

Adults Social Worker - Community (GEORGIA) Trafford, England

Salary: GBP
30 - GBP
30 per hour

Our client Trafford Council is looking for an Adults Social Worker to join their Community team.

• As a social worker in Trafford you will provide social work support, strength-based assessment, tailored support planning and reviews for adults in line with the Care Act 2014.

• Assessing the care and support needs of adults/carers within a range of settings and planning in partnership with them specific objectives for meeting those needs.
• Complete capacity assessments and when required Best Interest Meetings/decisions in line with the Mental Capacity Act 2005.
• Support adults who may lack capacity to consent to their accommodation and care needs, to apply to the Court of Protection for authorisation of any deprivation of liberty.
• Manage a caseload providing a social work service to people with care and support needs, which will include adults at risk of harm and neglect.
• Carry out assessments as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Liaise with other Social Service professionals, health professionals and partner agencies.
• Undertake administration (including keeping of appropriate up-to-date records) and management of personal workload providing statistical information as required.
• Advocate on behalf of adults with a view to resolving areas of conflict.
• Contribute as required to working and project groups supporting the development and improving services.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit.