Social Worker

You will work within the Neurodivergent team to support Neurodivergent Adults with having personalised Care Act assessments and support plans. You'll work within a new bespoke team, set up specifically to work with Neurodivergent Adults to develop skills and independence and to lead fulfilling lives and with the Consultant Social Worker for Autism, who sits within the Neurodivergent Team, for bespoke advice guidance and support.,

• Complete strengths based assessments and reviews, meeting all statutory functions including the provisions of the Care Act (2014) including assessment and case management and S42 safeguarding enquiries.
• Create detailed support plans, through utilising local resources for the Neurodivergent citizens of Staffordshire within their local communities.
• Utilise the provisions of the Mental Capacity Act (2005) including capacity assessments, applications to the Court of Protection and other work directed by the court.
• Record of all case management and key decisions on the case recording system.
• Analyse information to understand risks and develop strategies to explain, avoid or manage risk appropriately.
• Actively participate in quality assurance processes, including peer and reflective supervision, whilst using research findings, service principles and case discussion with peers to inform and develop your professional practice.
• Develop and co-produce support plans with the client, to maximise the independence of the adults with care and support needs.
• Participate in development and training opportunities to progress professional development such as Practice Educator, Best Interest Assessor.
  
  Be a qualified Social Worker with experience in Adult Social Care and must have a professional registration with Social Work England.
• Have a proven track record of a person centred and asset focused outlook and have high professional standards.
• Have sound knowledge and experience of current legislation and its application to practice in a social care setting.
• Have an applied knowledge of The Care Act and The Mental Capacity Act and experience of undertaking safeguarding enquiries.
• Have experience of working in complex situations using professional judgement and a range of interventions.
You'll also be able to communicate in a clear, jargon-free way and in a courteous, calm, and professional manner.

The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively. Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy: We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future. We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too. Our benefits: We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance. In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire