Social Worker - First Response Team

Here at Warrington, we are committed in how Adult Social Care services play a fundamental role in the lives of some of the most vulnerable ‘at risk’ people in our community. We provide Social Workers with the opportunity to deliver high quality care and support to promote positive outcomes for the lives of people of Warrington. Our vision and values are focused on working in partnerships to shape a health and social care system to be proud of;

one that’s fit for the future and built to last.

Within the First Response team we require the best social work professionals on board with a strengths-based approach to ensure a seamless journey through to Adult Social Care and to follow a prevent, reduce, enable model. We require Social Workers who can connect individuals through to the right service at the right time to promote and enhance an individual’s wellbeing.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, motivated, experienced Social Worker to join the First Response Team. First Response are the second point of contact for all new referrals coming into Adult Social Care, the reporting of Safeguarding Adult Concerns and the Local Authority’s duty for the provision of the AMHP service to coordinate assessments under the Mental Health Act (1983 as amended 2007).

The primary role of the First Response Team is to screen and triage social care referrals through duty. First response team manage short-term caseloads and conduct Care Act 2014 assessments to establish eligibility in line with statutory requirements using the appropriate legal frameworks:
Care Act 2014, Mental Health Act 1983 and the Mental Capacity Act 2005. First Response Team also screen and prioritise Adult Safeguarding concerns. The service provides a social work service to individuals with a diverse range of needs and works with individuals from 18 to older adults.

The team consists of Team Manager’s, experienced social workers, carer support workers and an assistant practitioner. The team also supports social worker apprenticeships and social work students.

As an experienced Social Worker, you will possess in-depth knowledge and practical skills required for the role. Key responsibilities will be to undertake personalised Care Act assessments, Carers Assessments, Mental Capacity assessments, Best Interest decisions, safeguarding screenings and S42 enquiries, Continuing Health Care processes and carers assessments. Work within the key legislation including Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act and Mental Health Act.

As a social worker you will provide expert oversight and management of complex cases, review and audit the delivery of care packages to carers.

Applying a strengths-based approach to practice ensuring people’s needs, rights and aspirations remain central to your work. You will also work in collaboration with individuals, families, carers and partner agencies to achieve holistic outcomes. We are looking for a dedicated and resilient Social Worker with experience of working with adults with a range of complex needs and knowledge of the carers service.

A strong knowledge of Safeguarding and assessing risk is required.

There is the opportunity to support/mentor ASYE and new staff.

• Recognised Social Work qualification
• Social Work England registration
• Evidence of Continuous Professional Development
• To be able to work 37 Hours per week
• Full and current driving licence

Please see attached the job description and person specification for further information about the essential requirements for this this role.

Working for Warrington Borough Council means tthat you get:

• New Flexible Office with purpose-built work spaces at Times Square
• Hybrid working arrangements, Home and Office
• Excellent training and development opportunities, AMHP, Practice Educator and BIA
• Regular monthly reflective supervision
• Access to our attractive and competitive benefits package
• Subsidised parking and essential car user/mileage allowances
• Pension Scheme
• 26 days annual holiday - raising to 31 after 5 years of service (pro-rata)
• Access to our Health & Wellbeing programme

Interviews will be arranged and will take…