Adult Social Worker

Halton Borough Council is currently seeking a dedicated and experienced Advanced Social Worker to join the Complex Care and Transition team, based in Halton. This role offers a competitive hourly rate of 32.19 (negotiable) and provides an opportunity to make a meaningful impact within the community.

You will demonstrate expert and effective practice in complex situations, assessing and managing higher levels of risk, managing complex caseloads, while offering expert opinion and autonomy within the organisation and to others.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assess the need for social work service including the identification of risk and the need for protection determining the method of intervention to manage and minimise risk in more complex situations.
• Decide or advise on the use of appropriate social care and/or other services, resources and contributing views on service provision to commissioners where applicable.
• Chair a range of meetings and offer expert support to case conferences.
• Contribute to the evaluation and developments of services and new ideas by sharing knowledge about theory, skills and practice with other social care staff, professional groups and interested bodies.
• Manage an allocated workload within individual and council priorities and policies.
• Undertake any other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time, which are commensurate with the grade of the job.

Requirements

• Qualified Social Worker (Degree/Diploma in Social Work).
• Registration with Social Work England.
• Practice-based experience in one or more of the following fields: Older People, Adults with Learning Difficulties Physical, Rehabilitation Service.
• Knowledge of current initiatives and developments in services for adults (locally and nationally).
• Knowledge of personalised approaches to safeguarding adults.
• Car driver.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a supportive, collaborative team environment.
• Access professional development opportunities to grow your career.
• Competitive pay.
• Supportive team environment.

Connect2Haltonis a trading style of Halton & Kent Commercial Services LLP- A joint venture between Halton Borough Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Halton is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.