Social Worker

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a permanent full-time Social Worker either experienced or newly qualified to join a new Adult Social Care team. The Enhanced Support Team (EST) covers the whole of North Somerset the teams focus is to work with a core group of people who are the most vulnerable adults in the area needing a trauma informed approach. We work alongside a person who may need more longer-term involvement from adult care. We support adults with multiple health and social care needs utilising a strength based and person-centred approach. Ensuring the person, their networks and partner agencies are involved to create person centred support planning meeting eligible needs and outcomes. The Enhanced Support Team consists of Social Workers, Occupational Therapists and Adults Social Care Workers.,

• Completing needs assessments under the Care Act 2014, support planning to meet outcomes, mental capacity assessments and best Interest processes, risk assessments, reviews.
• Completing carers assessments.
• Support and undertake S42 safeguarding enquiries.
• Prepare clear, evidenced-based reports to inform professional decision making.
• Care coordination - engaging a multi-agency team to aid all aspects of support planning, risk management and improve access to services.
• Supporting individuals to navigate complex situations and drawing in targeted support from other agencies.
• Work with Brokerage and providers to source appropriate care and support with consideration of financial parameters.
• Complete Community DoLs applications (in line with recent case law)
• Identify the need for Multi Agency Risk Management (MARM) referrals and supporting MARM reviews.
• Complete Court of Protection welfare applications
• Transitions for young people who do not meet criteria for the Adult Transitions Team.
• Working alongside Occupational Therapist/ASCW'S in the team to ensure a person has a streamline approach to their intervention.
• Review and monitor support arrangements feedback any concerns regarding quality of care.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant policies procedures and statutory frameworks.