Job summaryAdult Community - Inspiring Independence, Nurturing WellbeingAre you an experienced Social Worker ready to step into a role that combines leadership and skill development? Join a dynamic Adult Community team dedicated to providing support and intervention for individuals aged 18 and above, living with physical disabilities, chronic conditions, autism, and sensory impairments.Main duties of the jobOur teams offer support and intervention to people aged 18 plus, who live with physical disabilities, chronic and long-term conditions, autism and sensory impairment. We work in a supportive environment and are committed to professional and career development, providing monthly supervision and offering flexible working arrangements.As a crucial member of our team, you'll collaborate with individuals, families, and caregivers, conduct Care Act 2014 assessments, evaluate needs, and manage both short-term and long-term cases. Dive into advancing safeguarding inquiries, handling Court of Protection matters, and maintaining close collaboration with healthcare and multidisciplinary professionals.To thrive in this role, you must be registered with Social Work England, possess a solid understanding of the Care Act 2014, approach risks with positivity, and be passionate about making a difference.If you share our commitment to making a difference and bring vision and creativity to the table, then we look forward to hearing from you.About usWiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. Thats why we focus on getting the things that matter to our people right.We are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and to the principles of inclusion and diversity in both employment and the delivery of servicesJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesTo undertake complex person-centred assessments (including assessment of mental capacity where appropriate) with customers and to plan for the provision of support and/ or services with customers in order to assist them meet their outcomes and to live as independently as possible.To support carers to continue in their role in complex situationsTo ensure accurate and timely recording of all information and activity onto the social care records database in accordance with work targets set by the Team Manager and supervisor.To gather sufficient information about customers in order to be able to accurately assess their needs against eligibility criteria.To contribute to local knowledge (within the team and the service) about universally available services is up to date including what is available within the voluntary and community sector, as well as the Departments commissioned and contracted services and to signpost/advocate for customers accordingly.To have advanced skills and knowledge in assessment, support planning and the management of risks for individuals and to be able to apply Council policy and support customers to manage risk appropriately.Practice in line with legal requirements, demonstrating a detailed understanding of the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act and Continuing Health Care guidance.To undertake Best Interests decision making, including convening and chairing Best Interests meetings to fulfil legal requirements of the Mental Capacity Act 2005.Advise, guide and support colleagues to meets legal, procedure and practice requirementsTo identify where adults may be at risk and to act in accordance with the Departments safeguarding policies and procedurePerson SpecificationQualificationsEssentialQualified Social Worker with evidence of post qualifying learning and development.Social Work England registered.Proven track record of strengths-based social work with adults, including the safeguarding of adults.Extensive knowledge of health and social care and other relevant legislation policies and guidance.Evidenced experience of professional and personal development following achievement of professional qualification, likely to be a minimum of 2 years post-qualificationEvidence of giving informal supervisionWell-developed interpersonal skills and ability to effectively communicate with people in a varietyof ways and levels.Ability to utilise a range of Microsoft and electronic social care record softwareA self-starter, a well organised person who is passionate about delivery of high quality customercentric services.Ability to work with others in a developmental wayMust be able to write clear, complex and accurate reportsFluent in spoken and written EnglishDesirablePost graduate qualification in a relevant area, e.g. Practice Educator or Best Interests Assessor or Approved Mental Health Professional.Experience of giving formal supervision and appraisalUK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameWiltshire CouncilAddressCounty HallBythesea RdTrowbridgeWiltshireBA14 8JNEmployer's websitehttp://www.wiltshire.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)