Social Worker - Integrated Adults Team in Liverpool, Merseyside

JOB-20240819-db742659

Job Title: Social Worker - Integrated Adults Team 
Location: Liverpool, UK 
Rate: £330.77 per day
Contract: Full-time, Locum
Duration: 12 Weeks
Hours: 35 hours per week

This is an exciting opportunity to join an integrated Adults Team within Liverpool City Council as a Social Worker specialising in adult social care. This temporary role, set in the iconic Cunard Building at Pier Head, offers a competitive daily rate within a 35-hour work week. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in a business-critical area, ensuring excellent care and safeguarding for adults with support needs.

As a locum role, this position offers unique flexibility and the chance to work in a variety of settings while enriching your experience and expertise. If you're ready to embrace a dynamic environment and contribute to impactful outcomes, this role could be the perfect fit for you.

Perks and benefits:

• Locum job: Enjoy the flexibility and independence of locum work, allowing you to take control of your work-life balance while gaining diverse experiences

• Competitive pay rate: Maximise your earnings with a highly competitive daily rate, ensuring your valuable skills are well rewarded

• Professional growth: Access continuous professional development opportunities, enhancing your skills and keeping you at the forefront of social work best practices

• Networking opportunities: Engage with multidisciplinary professionals, broadening your career prospects

• Prime location: Work in one of Liverpool’s most picturesque and historic settings, making every workday exceptional

What you will do:

• Hold and manage a complex and varied caseload with appropriate supervision and guidance, ensuring compliance with policies and legislation

• Prepare comprehensive reports and statements for judicial and Court of Protection hearings

• Undertake complex decision-making and risk management using evidence-based tools and critical analysis

• Communicate effectively and confidently in challenging situations with clarity and empathy

• Attend, represent, and lead multi-disciplinary forums as required, working collaboratively across agencies

• Conduct direct work with service users, carers, and families in line with safeguarding policies and procedures

• Act as a care navigator for individuals with eligible social care needs, collaborating with health and partner agencies to develop support plans

• Monitor and review support plans, identifying service gaps and reporting unmet needs appropriately

• Work jointly with Social Care Assessors and delegate tasks in consultation with team leaders

• Undertake AMHP duties where qualified, including participation in the Out of Hours AMHP rota

• Facilitate student placements as a practice educator where applicable

• Conduct Mental Capacity Assessments and Best Interest decisions, leading safeguarding enquiries to ensure timely resolution

• Foster strong partnerships within the Council and across multi-agency boundaries

• Uphold the Council’s commitment to equality, diversity, and non-discriminatory practice

Liverpool offers a vibrant mix of cultural and historical attractions, making it a desirable city to live and work in. From iconic landmarks to bustling streets and a friendly community, Liverpool provides an ideal setting for both personal and professional growth.

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