We are looking to recruit a Social Worker within the Social Care Industry. Our client has a well-structured and organised team that are looking to grow their staffing levels. Cornwall is embedding a systemic approach and is currently undergoing a number of changes focussed on reducing caseloads and improving outcomes for families. This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-paced and supportive team within Cornwall Council
Main duties include:
Required to use professional knowledge to assess, monitor and review social care needs of individuals, relatives and carers and to arrange the provision of appropriate care services
Must have significant knowledge, experience and specialist communication skills to gather information and make a full assessment of the risks, protection and social care needs of individuals, carers and families.
Must have skills of a multidisciplinary team working, and have the ability to work independently and work as an autonomous professional and based on needs and risks of the individual take appropriate action, in conjunction with other agencies, to protect and safeguard adults at risk
Required to manage an agreed case load and complete fast turnover of casework
Must be able to use paper and computerised case recording systems, produce reports and capture and analyse information.
Some knowledge of care benefits, fees and allowances would be helpful.
Must be able to assess risks, needs and information, and recognise problems. Understan...