qualified social worker | integrated community coordination.

Are you an experienced Adult Social Worker?

Are you looking for a role where being person-centred is at the forefront?

Yes?

Randstad are recruiting for a Qualified Social Worker to join Wirral Council's Integrated Community Team. This is a full time role offering a great pay rate of £36 per hour.

Benefits:

• Hybrid working
• Mileage reimbursement
• Supervision
• Competitive rates of pay
• Weekly pay
• One committed and dedicated point of contact
• An unlimited referrals incentive, giving you a £300 voucher for anyone you refer to us (T&Cs apply)
• A full range of free training available
• Access to 100s of discounts through the Hapi App
• Free healthcare, medical and financial advice available

Responsibilities:

• Will be a key member of the Integrated Community Coordination Team, responsible for delivering high-quality, person-centred social work practice under the statutory framework of the Care Act 2014.
• Conduct timely, complex, and proportionate Care Act 2014 Needs Assessments for individuals, focusing on eligibility determination under the national criteria.
• Complete reviews and reassessments in line with legal requirements, ensuring continuous monitoring of care needs and well-being outcomes.
• Carry out Carers Assessments (under S.10 of the Care Act) to identify the needs of family and informal carers within the community.
• Develop imaginative and highly personalized Support Plans that maximize individual independence, choice, and control, utilizing a strengths-based approach.
• Collaborate with service users and families to identify local community resources and non-traditional support options before commissioning formal care packages.
• Manage and approve individual budgets and packages of care, ensuring they are cost-effective, sustainable, and meet identified needs within resource allocation limits.
• Undertake detailed risk assessments and formulate appropriate management plans, ensuring the well-being and safety of vulnerable adults.
• Lead and participate in adult safeguarding enquiries (S.42 Care Act) in line with local procedures and the Merseyside Safeguarding Adults Board, working effectively to protect individuals from abuse or neglect.
• Work seamlessly as part of an Integrated Community Team, actively collaborating with Health partners (GPs, Community Nurses, Mental Health Teams) to provide a coordinated response.
• Represent Adult Social Care at multi-disciplinary team (MDT) meetings and complex case discussions, providing expert statutory advice on the Care Act and mental capacity.
• Effectively liaise with external stakeholders, including housing, police, and the voluntary sector, to ensure holistic support.
• Apply the Mental Capacity Act (2005) routinely, conducting high-quality capacity assessments and participating in Best Interest decision-making processes where required.
• Ensure all practice upholds the principles of the MCA, promoting rights and autonomy for individuals who lack capacity.

Requirements:

• Social Work Degree
• Social Work England registered
• Enhanced DBS

Experience:

• Adults

If you have any further questions, or wish to apply for this role then please contact Hannah on 0330 024 8775 otherwise Apply Below and I will be in touch soon.

Are you thinking about a change in your career but not sure about this role? Whether you are an existing candidate, new to the locum market and are exploring some options or looking for a new permanent role, we have several exciting opportunities with competitive pay & flexibility. If you wish to discuss this further please call 0330 024 8775 and we would be happy to have a confidential discussion.

Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.

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