Social Work Assistant Worcester, England
Job description
About us
We are professional, inclusive and our goal is to effect positive change through holistic evidence based practise .
Our work environment includes:
- Growth opportunities
- Wellness programs
- Work-from-home days
- Flexible working hours
- Safe work environment
- Regular social events
Job description
Max Emerald Ltd is seeking Social Work assistants to join our team. We are a modest but supportive team working with young adults with complexed needs including young adults with autism transitioning, learning difficulties and individuals who require sign posting to promote their independence
Responsibilities
To listen and connect with adults and carers to promote their well-being and to maximise independence and access to community resources. To work intensively with adults to regain control of their lives when a crisis occurs and support people to plan for the future.
Main Job Duties:
- To work with adults, using a strength-based approach, who may have a wide range of care and support needs and require support to reduce and manage identified risks.
- To work in partnership and engage other professionals to ensure there is a multi-agency approach which enables the adult and/or their carer to live as independently as possible.
- To meet statutory requirements including best practice in relation to the principles of the Care Act 2014 and the Mental Capacity Act 2005
- To fully engage in reflective practice, demonstrating you are an active member of the team.
- To identify adults and carers who may be at risk of abuse and neglect and support safeguarding procedures, alongside a qualified social worker
- To participate in a range of meetings with adults and carers’ and exchange information, participate in decision making, with support and review progress.
- To carry out meaningful conversations which determine eligibility under the Care Act (2014).
- To engage with adults and their carers using a strengths-based approach to identify available resources to meet their needs (wherever possible).
- To build to excellent and effective relationships with other agencies and the local community to sign-post when appropriate.
- To develop creative support plans which focus on the outcomes of adults to promote their independence and ensure Care Act (2014) needs are met in a way which helps to maximise this.
- To gather and analyse from a variety of sources that will provide an informed judgement for the decisions you make
- To have an awareness of potential deprivation of liberty and seek management support.
- To promote the welfare of Children and discuss any safeguarding concerns with the line manager.
- Experience: Experience in social work or related field (Preferred)
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary contract
Contract length: 3 months
Salary: £12.70-£25.40 per hour
Benefits:
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Night shift
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Worcester, WR5 2NP: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Level 2 qualification (e.g. GCSE A to C) in maths and English or demonstrable equivalent To have attended relevant courses and training in health and social care
Experience:
- health and social: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Worcester, WR5 2NP
