Adult Social Worker - Brighton

Ackerman Pierce is recruiting for 2 Adult Social Worker positions within Hertfordshire County Council. This opportunity is suited to a committed professional who can deliver person-centred assessment, care planning and safeguarding activity that promotes independence, wellbeing and positive outcomes for adults.

The successful candidate will join an established local-authority service and work with colleagues, individuals, families, carers and partner organisations as appropriate to the assignment. The emphasis will be on timely, well-reasoned practice, clear communication and achieving safe, person-centred outcomes.

Key responsibilities

• Undertake Care Act assessments, reviews and proportionate reassessments according to service priorities.
• Develop outcome-focused care and support plans with adults, families, carers and partner professionals.
• Complete safeguarding work, risk assessments and Mental Capacity Act activity where required.
• Coordinate effectively with health, housing, voluntary-sector and other multidisciplinary services.
• Maintain accurate records and progress casework in line with statutory duties, policy and agreed timescales.
• Promote choice, control, independence and the least restrictive approach throughout practice.

Candidate profile

• A qualified Social Worker with the professional registration required for the assignment.
• Sound knowledge of adult social care legislation, safeguarding and person-centred practice.
• Able to manage complex situations, make defensible decisions and communicate clearly with all parties.
• A reliable and organised practitioner who can manage competing priorities and work constructively within a multidisciplinary service.

Service information and working arrangements

On site SW post at based at Wellington House Assessments in persons home or in a place. The post will have a focus on Care Act assessments, safeguarding, MCA's, Reviews and Domestic DoLS

Social Work Team - Specialist Community Disability Service 25+

Ideally would need to be a car driver as may need to travel, however not essential.

someone that is able to duty work - fast past - no long caseloads

rate can be negotiated dependent on experience