Ackerman Pierce is currently supporting a leading local authority within Southend to recruit for a Social Worker for the Prevention Team - Community Adults - Fast Paced on a permanent basis paying £39,152-£45,091 P/Annum.

Key Responsibilities

Undertake Care Act (2014) assessments, carers assessments and statutory reviews; take professional responsibility for NHS Continuing Healthcare assessments, Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards, safeguarding enquiries (including large scale investigations) and Mental Capacity Act (2005) assessment/chairing 'best interest' meetings. Be responsible for prioritising your workload, using supervision proactively to effectively manage competing demands and to support your ability to work flexibly across the service in response to fluctuating need. Be an exemplar for high quality complex social work practice, applying key theories, and adhering to the ethos and principles of associated adult legislation, theories and guidance. Promote anti-discriminatory practice, social work values and ethics, and demonstrate a commitment to positive risk assessment and evidence-based decision making that seeks to reduce boundaries around risk averse practice and creates greater independence for individuals, enabling them to achieve their desired outcomes. Lead through example in your communication style, application of knowledge, demonstration of professional values, and by adopting a person-centred, stren...