Adult Social Worker

Salary

Grade 7 (£35,745 to £39,186)

Contract

Permanent Full time - 37 hours per week

6 Positions Available

The Adults Future Options service is an innovative and vibrant service who work with adults with a disability. The fundamental aim of the service is to empower them to have more choice and control over their lives, to live independently in the community or work towards this as a future goal.

The teams work with adults who have care and support provided in their own homes, in supported living schemes, and in residential and nursing care homes in Sheffield and across the Country. They have already established close working relationships with a variety of primary health colleagues, health and therapy professionals in community learning disability teams, advocacy, housing, communities, and voluntary sector providers who are supporting people in their local area. The service also works with parents, carers, and families to ensure a person-centred approach is always maintained throughout the assessment process and to allow co-production of care and support plans.

We are looking for motivated social workers and experienced social workers who have experience of working with vulnerable adults with a disability and complex needs. A key aspect of the role is complex case management, assessment, and support and to understand quality, quantity, and value of care and support provision therefore experience in working with providers to promote best value and practice and, respond to and manage safeguarding situations as they arise is an essential part of the role. You will have a working knowledge of promoting independence in a least restrictive environment under current national frameworks and legislation and so an extensive knowledge of the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards is required to work with providers and the Court of Protection to achieve best outcomes. Knowledge and experience of the Continuing Health Care Framework is also a requirement due to the complex needs of the individuals’ we work with.

It is a great time to join us and we welcome your application.

We are investing in our workforce and are promoting opportunities to our under-represented groups. We value equality, diversity and inclusion and are focused on increasing the diversity of our workforce, particularly the number of Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic, Disabled and LGBTQ+ people, so that our teams reflect the communities in the city we serve. We are also supporting staff with unpaid caring responsibilities to work flexibly.

Under the Disability Confident Scheme, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.

If you are appointed to this role, your starting salary will be at the bottom of the grade. If you provide payslip evidence that your basic pay is greater than the bottom of the grade, we will consider starting you at the point of minimum advantage within the grade.

Full-time employees work 37 hours for 52 weeks of the year and we offer a generous holiday entitlement. We are open to discussions about a wide range of flexible working opportunities which benefit you and the Council, including reduced hour contracts, working part time or as a job share.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.Tips: Provide a summary of the role, what success in the position looks like, and how this role fits into the organization overall.

We welcome applications from newly qualified social workers who are completing university this year.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Meet and maintain Social Work Registration requirements
• Through a Strengths Based Approach support people to live a fulfilling life at home, connected to the community and resources around them, and provide care and support where needed.
• Assess and understand needs and wellbeing under the Care Act 2014 to determine eligibility, producing written assessments that evidences eligibility and evidences critical reflection and analysis to inform and provide rationale for professional decision making
• Provide information or support to facilitate wellbeing of the people and carers of Sheffield Working with other professionals and the voluntary sector to support the person and carers
• Utilise a range of IT software systems to record actions in line with General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR)
• Recording rationale for decisions made, co-produce support plans with the person and undertake risk assessment, applying problem-solving skills that prioritises independence, choice and recovery and utilises community assets.
• Work within the principles of the Mental Capacity Act 2005, assessing capacity and working in a person’s best interest where required.
• Safeguarding, prevent harm and reduce the risks of abuse and/or neglect to Adults with social care needs as guided under the South Yorkshire Safeguarding Protocols
• Report writing for the purpose of legal forums. Attendance at appropriate legal forums with support
• To share knowledge and contribute to the development of student social workers with support from a practice teacher
• Research, analyse, evaluate and use current knowledge of best practice
• Acting responsibly and with accountability for public funds.
• Using resources wisely while balancing needs and managing unrealistic expectations
• Effective communication and negotiation skills Knowledge of the referral and signposting processes regarding
• Housing, Welfare Benefits, and other community support services