Care Manager WCC623835

As a Social Worker in our Adults Complex Team, you can make your own powerful contribution to people across Westminster. Responsible for social work provision for a caseload of adults, you'll create effective safeguarding plans, conduct holistic assessments and agree support plans that empower adults and their families.

Establishing relationships that promote trust and confidence, you'll respect the independence, dignity and privacy of individuals and their carers. Where possible, you'll assist individuals to complete self-assessments, giving them clear information about their rights and responsibilities, and helping them make informed choices about the services they require.

Putting the wants, needs and wellbeing of individuals first, you'll help improve outcomes for thousands of vulnerable Adults in the area. Though the work is challenging at times, the outcomes for our service users can be life-changing, and the opportunities for growth, professional exposure and development are unrivalled.

A qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England, you'll have some post qualification experience and an understanding of relevant Social Care legislation. Bringing knowledge of personalisation and self-directed support, safeguarding procedures, and the Mental Capacity Act, you'll be comfortable undertaking risk assessments, making professional recommendations and working in partnership with a wide range of individuals, partner agencies and carers.

On a personal level, you'll be a strong communicator and a true team player. With great planning, prioritisation and time-management skills, you'll have the ability to work under pressure and to competing deadlines. Empathetic, approachable and self-motivated, you'll take a sensitive, people-first approach to everything you do. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive, inclusive team dedicated to improving outcomes for vulnerable adults, and to supercharge your career in the process.

THE EXTRAORDINARY STORY OF THE POWER OF CREATIVE THERAPY

Adult Social Care in Westminster City Council is a world of extraordinary stories, where our passionate, caring and committed professionals do brilliant work every day.

Mr J's mental health had declined in which he was admitted to hospital. While he was being looked after we grew concerned about his personal care and lack of routine, and quickly realised that he needed social care support, to support his independence and help prepare him for a successful return to the community he loved.

He was assigned to Ms T, one of our experienced Mental Health Social Workers, who took a strengths-based, person-centred approach to his recovery. From their very first meetings, she built a strong rapport with Mr J and discovered he had a real passion for painting. She encouraged his creativity by providing art supplies and linking him with art therapy, helping him use his imagination and love of colour to manage his emotions and rediscover a genuine sense of purpose and fulfilment.

Working together, Ms T and Mr J developed a personalised plan for his discharge. This included re-establishing daily routines, building support networks, and engaging with a range of creative outlets. And so he could receive support and encouragement when he was back home, she also helped to connect him with a number of local art and mental health groups.

By the time he left hospital, Mr J felt much more positive, confident and hopeful about the future. His journey illustrates how our amazing Social Workers transform lives for the better, and focusing on a person's creativity, strengths and connection to their community can make a world of difference to their mental health., Westminster is an amazing place. We are home to more than 200,000 residents from all backgrounds, over 50,000 vibrant and vital businesses and three-quarters-of-a-million people work in Westminster. Westminster City Council's strategy is to work towards a Fairer Westminster. A Fairer Westminster is one in which our communities are at the heart of our decision-making and help to determine the city's future. By working directly with our communities and other partners, we can build a more inclusive city that celebrates our diverse communities, and where residents, workers and visitors from all backgrounds will feel welcome and safe.

At Westminster City Council, we pride ourselves on being an inclusive workplace and employer of choice. We encourage and welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that, at all levels, represents the communities we serve. We champion equality, diversity, inclusion and wellbeing and aim to create a workplace where everyone feels valued, has a sense of belonging and is empowered to be their best, that is the Westminster Way. To find out more about how we do this visit https://www.westminster.gov.uk/health-and-social-care/public-health-strategy-policies-and-reports/equality-duties

As a forward-thinking Council we appreciate that people work in different ways, therefore our staff benefit from working a range of flexible working patterns as well as Agile working.