Job Description
JOB-20240819-db742659
Job Title: Adult Advanced Social Work Practitioner - Community Team
Specialism: Social Care
Location: Birkenhead, UK
Salary: £38.38 per hour
Type: Full Time, Locum Job, 8 Weeks Ongoing
This is an exciting opportunity for an Adult Advanced Social Work Practitioner to join the Community Team in Birkenhead. Working 36 hours a week, you will be at the forefront of social care, playing a crucial role in ensuring the highest standards of practice in safeguarding and adult protection. With the role extending over 8 weeks and the potential to go on longer, this temporary position will see you navigating complex cases and high-level risk assessments. Position yourself in a vibrant role where you'll be essential in providing quality care and innovative solutions within our community.
Perks and benefits:
- Locum Job: Enjoy the flexibility and variety that comes with locum work, offering you the opportunity to expand your experience in different settings.
- Hybrid Job: Savour the best of both worlds with 2 days remote working and 3 days in the office, allowing you to maintain a healthier work-life balance.
- Professional Development: Enhance your skills further with continuous learning opportunities to ensure you stay at the cutting edge of social work practices.
- Competitive Hourly Rate: A favourable £38.38 per hour awaits, reflecting your expertise and the value you bring to the role.
- Networking Opportunities: Work alongside top professionals in the field, expanding your network and career prospects.
What you will do:
- Manage a caseload of complex and high-risk cases, ensuring safeguarding practice is adhered to.
- Work collaboratively with other practitioners to provide expert guidance on complex cases.
- Ensure care and support plans are person-centred and focus on promoting independence.
- Develop best practice in safeguarding, working closely with Safeguarding Officers.
- Lead and chair adult protection operational meetings to address high-risk cases.
- Support interventions requiring complex court work, particularly in the Court of Protection.
- Contribute to service developments and specific projects, aiming to improve outcomes for individuals.
- Authorise and quality assure all documentation to ensure evidence-based decision-making.
- Foster a culture of learning through peer review initiatives and the promotion of high standards.
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