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Adult Social Worker
Team: Community
Location: Derbyshire
Rate: £tbc
North East Derbyshire (North) Adult Social Work Team are seeking an experienced Social Worker to join our community based team of Social Workers and Social Care Practitioners located at The Arc, Clowne, Chesterfield. It is necessary to evidence autonomy and accountability in your case management as the team operates on a largely flexible basis to carry out face-to-face Care Act (2014) interventions.
The areas covered include:- Brampton and Walton, Barlow and Holmesfield, Coal Aston, Gosforth Valley, Ridgeway and Marsh lane, Unstone, Dronfield, Killamarsh, Eckington, Renishaw and the borders of Sheffield.
Applicants must ensure they can demonstrate the ability to travel, with skills to build positive, professional links across our area to work closely with our partner agencies, such as Health, Police, Housing etc.
The ability to identify signposting opportunities is necessary to support carers, maximise independence for individual wellbeing to promote person-centred, strength based outcomes.
Derbyshire County Council is a fantastic place to work with friendly and supportive teams
Key Social Worker responsibilities will include carrying out Care Act (2014) assessments and complex reviews. It is vital to be able to evidence experience and skills to manage a complex caseload whilst meeting your statutory duties in a safe, timely, accountable and cost effective manner to meet eligible needs.
It is an advantage to be able to show knowledge and experience of taking the lead on Section 42 Safeguarding enquiries and investigations, chairing multi agency meetings, such as Vulnerable Adult Risk Management (VARM) and completing Mental Capacity Act (2005) assessments, including Best Interest meetings, COP-DOLs and court work.
Candidates should be able to respond to changing situations, including Duty cover to effectively triage incoming work and support Adults and their carers who may require a more urgent response.
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