Social Worker Band B
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Complex Lives Team. As a valued member of this team, you will need to have a good understanding and experience of the application of the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Mental Health Act 1983. Experienced candidates will be expected to undertake the role of Care Act assessments, support planning, risk assessing, commissioning and planning discharges for people with significant care and support needs under the Learning Disability and Autism Programme.
You will have experience of working creatively with adults who have care and support needs and will bring a commitment to the principles of strength’s-based practice, promoting independence and wellbeing whilst safely managing risks.
You will be working in an exciting and sometimes challenging environment in close partnership with external agencies and providers, which will require high levels of confidence and independence.
You will need to have effective communication, negotiation, organisational and IT skills which are essential tools to aid developing flexible working practices.
The team has adapted hybrid working, where you will be partly office and partly home-based working.
In return, you will receive plenty of support and training to help you reach your potential. We will provide regular formal and informal supervision due to the nature of the complex case work.
Candidates must be able to drive and have use of a vehicle for work purposes (a taxi service will be provided where disability precludes this).
As an ideal candidate, you will be:
- Registered with Social Work England
- Experienced Social Worker
- Have effective communication, negotiation, organisational and IT skills
- Be committed to interprofessional collaborations with partner agencies
- Be able to work autonomously and have a high degree of resilience
- Able to drive and holds UK Driving License
If you would like to discuss the post or require any further information, please contact Team Manager: Claire Clark 01158546072
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Disabled applicants who meet the essential shortlisting requirements will be guaranteed an interview. A job share scheme is available for all full-time posts: both permanent and temporary, unless otherwise stated. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks.
Nottinghamshire County Council strives to ensure that it goes beyond the requirements of the Equalities Act and prides itself on being accredited as a Disability Confident Leader Organisation.
Therefore, the County Council encourages applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, age or sexual orientation.
This vacancy is closed to applications.