Adult Social Worker, Rapoid Response

Adult Social Worker - Rapid Response

• £38.43 per hour
• South Wales
• 37 hours p/w
• 3-6 month contract
• Hybrid working

Purpose of the role: 
 
To be an integral member of a community social work team for adults aiming to provide a comprehensive assessment and case management service and to promote the highest standards of professional practice. 
To undertake the statutory and legislative functions including court facilitation around the arrangement of services to achieve the safe objectives within the policies of the department/organisation. 
To enable strength-based outcomes which promote community based social welfare and inclusion for individuals, carers, families, groups, and Communities.  
To contribute to inter-agency working by: 
 

• Developing working relationships and sharing information. 

• Supporting the co-ordination of services for individual cases. 

• Developing knowledge of local arrangements, services and sources of advice for supporting and safeguarding adults. 

Undertaking specified tasks together with other agencies. 
 
Main Responsibilities: 
1.      To fulfil statutory responsibilities and apply the professional values, ethics, knowledge, and skills of social work practice. 
2.      Work with individuals, families, groups and communities to assess their needs and circumstances. 
3.      Support individuals by respecting their needs, views and circumstances. 
4.      Assess risk to individuals, families, groups, communities and take appropriate action to minimise such risk. 
5.      Manage and be accountable (with supervision and support) for your own social work practice within your organisation. 
6.      Reflect on and continue to develop your professional practice. 
7.      Plan and implement care. 
8.      Promote non-abusive and non-aggressive behaviour. 
9.      To maximise the participation of service users, carers and advocates to ensure that the individual service user is central to the care planning process. 
10.   To work in partnership with other agencies and workers to plan, develop and deliver co-ordinated services for Users and Carers. 
11.   To plan and co-ordinate packages of care which promote independence and enable service users to maximise their potential within their own communities. 
12.   To promote the protection of vulnerable people whilst respecting an individual’s right to undertake acceptable risks within their everyday lives. 
13.   Within overall service delivery contracts, to monitor and evaluate service provision in meeting individuals identified needs and circumstances. 
14.   To fulfil the role of Care Co-ordinator in relation to care planning. 
15.   To undertake all necessary duties as a Social Worker as laid down in relevant legislation (e.g. Social Services and Well-Being (Wales) Act 2014 and Mental Health Act 1983). 
16.   To accept the direction /supervision of the Team Leader /Senior Practitioner. 
17.   To develop and maintain links with fellow professionals and others to promote the service. 
18.   To ensure that case recording is kept updated and that administrative procedures are followed. 
19.   To promote excellence and highlight shortfall in service provision. 
20.   To participate in individual reviews, planning meetings and other forums to ensure that appropriate services are provided. 
21.   To undertake training appropriate to the post. 
22.   To promote and implement policies and procedures of the Authority and Directorate and contribute to their development. 
23.   To assist in initiatives, e.g. Performance Management and Appraisal, Continuous Professional Development, etc. 
24.   The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act, 1974 and you must therefore make a true disclosure of all criminal convictions made against you.  
 
For Full Job Description, contact  Kaye. 
 
 
To be considered for this post you must be registered with Social Care Wales, at least 3 years post qualifying experience as a social worker and have not left a Local Authority permanent contract within Wales in the last 6 months. 
  
What you need: 
 

• A degree in Social Work or equivalent 

• Registered with Social Care Wales 

• Completed relevant post-qualifying training 

• Enhanced DBS check 

• Excellent communication and written skills 

• Experience of working in a multi-agency/inter disciplinary environment and knowledge of the functioning of the main agencies involved in this area of responsibility. 

• Knowledge & experience of Adult Social Care Legislation and its application within the service 

• The ability to undertake Social Work duties and practice within legal, policy and procedural framework. 

• The ability to manage own Social Work practice within the organisation. 

• The ability to develop and maintain professional relationships within and outside the organisation. 

• The ability to develop self and be accountable for own practice within the Social Work role. 

• The ability to carry these out to fulfil statutory requirement and those that are non-statutory, e.g., additional duties carried out for the organisation 

• Personal integrity of a high order (this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act). 

• Knowledge of Information Technology and a commitment to developing the use in Social Work. 

• Must be capable of working as part of a team 

 
This is an agency post and Pertemps can offer you:- 
 

• Friendly and dedicated consultant with expert knowledge 

• Access to a wide variety of roles across England and Wales 

• Access to roles exclusive to Pertemps 

• Quick and simple online application process with **free DBS** 

• Up to £250 Refer a Friend scheme  

• £250 bonus if you find your own role 

• Ongoing compliance managed for you 

• Prompt and reliable weekly payroll 

  
Please contact Kaye Fleming 07435787863 or email kaye.fleming@pprsocialcare.co.uk for more information. 
We recruit across all areas of Social Work. If you are a Social Worker and this isn’t the role for you, contact us about other roles including IRO, BIA, MASH, LAC, Children’s Social Work, Adult Social Work, Service Manager, Head of Service, Team Manager and Assistant Team Manager.