Adults – Social Worker Older People (Grade 11)

Job Description

Job Title : Adults – Social Worker Older People (Grade 11)
Job Category : Social Care – Qualified
Location : Newtown Ladywell House, Powys County Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:30
Salary: approx £35

Agency Social Worker required full time, base will be Newtown locality to support with undertaking assessments and possibly MCA and BI work. Hourly rate approx £35 ph. Flexible working available.

Experience

⦁ 12 months post qualifying experience of working with Older People and their and carers

⦁ Experience of undertaking assessments of need and identifying and managing risks.

⦁ Experience of complex casework

⦁ Experience of care management across the range of health and social care settings

Knowledge

⦁ Understanding of the needs of Older People and their carers
⦁ Understanding of safeguarding and the issues affecting Older People and their carers

⦁ Knowledge of current legislation, national guidance and best practice relevant to the post.

⦁ Knowledge and implementation of the Mental Capacity Act

Qualifications & Training

⦁ Appropriate social work qualification (i.e. Degree in Social Work, DipSW or equivalent).

⦁ Registration as Social Worker with CCW/CQC

Commitment to undertake appropriate CPEL
Safeguarding Requirements

⦁ Requirement to undertake an Enhanced DBS Check

Skills

⦁ Good communication skills, written and verbal.

⦁ Good IT skills.

⦁ Ability to organise, prioritise and manage a caseload.

⦁ Ability to build and maintain partnerships

⦁ Ability to manage crisis, conflict resolution and challenging behaviours

⦁ Ability to demonstrate a commitment to equal opportunities and non-discriminatory practice.

⦁ Commitment to the principles of confidentiality.

⦁ Must have knowledge and commitment to the principles of social care as embodied in relevant legislation.