Social Worker Level 1 Boston & Skegness Community Wellbeing 3916

part of the wider Councils objectives, you will be responsible for providing

statutory professional social care work as part of a team supporting adults with

differing needs to promote independent living and to draw on care and support

if required. You will demonstrate a commitment to strengths-based practice

and skills in supporting people to identify and build support networks to

achieve their identified outcomes ensuring people are as safe as possible and

adult safeguarding concerns are addressed promptly. You will be responsible

for assessment, care and support planning, implementing and reviewing

packages of care and support. You will

provide advice and support to other Adult Care practitioners in relation to

their cases. You will be expected to work with autonomy, to know and

understand the local community and embed yourself within place-based

services. You will manage a caseload and demonstrate a multi-agency approach

integrating your practice with colleagues across the health and care

sector. Work may include travel

outside the county.

Manage a caseload with supervision and advice

from the Level 2 Social Worker or Advanced Practitioner at a level of complexity appropriate to the

post holder's stage of professional development and capability and be

accountable for your professional practice.

Undertake needs assessments in line with the

Care Act 2014 to identify care and support needs adopting and promoting a strengths-based

approach to identifying, outcomes people want to achieve, opportunities for

independence and identify solutions.

with specialist Safeguarding colleagues to contribute to and undertake

safeguarding enquiries which put the person and the outcomes they want to

achieve at the centre of safeguarding practice in line with LCC Safeguarding

policies and procedures.

non eligible and non-social care needs such as health care or housing and

offer information and advice and work with partners to address wider needs.

Construct value for money care packages in

collaboration with individuals, carers and contributing agencies in

accordance with eligibility criteria and ensuring that risk is minimised and

quality of life improved/maintained.

Work with

individuals, families, carers and communities to help them make informed

choices and decisions, enabling them to clarify and express their needs and

contribute to service planning.

Meet identified needs

through informal support and/or through resources and assets available in the

public, private and voluntary sectors.

Research resources and services available

for people in need or at risk, identifying and reporting any gaps in service

provision.

Operate within the

delegated budget support mechanisms as they are developed.

Maintain and update cases notes and other

records, write reports as required; if required, give evidence in court in

relation to care proceedings.

Work within and act in accordance with

Lincolnshire County Council Adult Care policies and procedures including

Lincolnshire's Safeguarding policies and procedures.

The post holder may be expected to

concentrate on specific areas of work arising from organisational need.

Lincolnshire County Council, is one of the largest employers in the county. We are an organisation that embraces diversity, innovation and progress. We value our people and want to ensure that we can support you in joining and growing with us.

We will view you as an integral member of our community and recognise that your well-being is paramount. To show our appreciation, weve crafted a competitive package designed to not only acknowledge your hard work but also foster a healthy work-life balance.

From health benefits and retirement plans, we strive to provide a package that supports well-being and financial stability and that meets the diverse needs of our workforce.

We want everyone who works with us to feel included and celebrate their uniqueness. We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity, eliminating unlawful discrimination, harassment and victimisation, and promoting good relations for both employee and for the people of Lincolnshire.

People often say every day is a learning day and at LCC a culture of learning is something we really believe in. We recognise the importance of supporting your learning and development and can offer a variety of different learning opportunities depending on what is right for you and the organisation. This could be through your everyday tasks, through hands-on experience, structured programs, formal qualifications, coaching, or informal learning opportunities.

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