Location: Trust Headquarters, St James Hospitals
As a Social Worker, you’ll thrive on being part of something bigger and join us in our ambition to become the Best City, working together as a Team for Leeds, in a stable and supportive environment with a wide range of experiences in Social Work.
In the Adult Social Care (ASC) service, our vision is:
“We want every person in Leeds that needs care and support to live in the place they call home with the people and things they love, in communities that look out for one another, doing the things that matter most to them.”
Our focus is on helping people to live and stay independent for as long as possible, utilising the strengths of individuals and communities, helping Leeds to become the best city to grow old in. If you have the motivation and desire to support us on this journey, then we would love to hear from you.
Leeds City Council is one of the largest employers in the region with over 14,000 employees. We seek to recruit and develop talented individuals who embody our council values and ambitions.
About You
* You need to have 2 years + experience in Adult Social Care and have an appropriate social work professional qualification (BSc, BA, MA, DipSW, CQSW, or equivalent). Registered with Social Work England.
* You will need to have knowledge and understanding of the Adult Social Care legislative framework appropriate to the needs of service users from a wide range of backgrounds. Significant experience of working in a statutory and multidisciplinary setting is an advantage.
* Must have vast experience in effectively planning, managing a variety of workloads including some complex cases, prioritising, and evaluating work with service users. Can assess needs and work with individuals and groups using a person-centred approach.
* A high level of effective written and verbal communication as well as the ability to pass information accurately and concisely with a range of partners and service users, carers, and colleagues.
* Ability to promote diversity and strive for equity of opportunity at all levels of our service, and we want a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds. You will also need to be motivated and have commitment to continuous development and service improvement.
We are currently recruiting 3 Social Workers for the Hospital Discharge Neighbourhood Teams (HDNT) to support the delivery of Adult Social Care statutory duties including assessments, reviews, and interventions. As a service, we are going through a transformation period to adopt the Home First and System Flow model, to ensure patients are discharged and assessed in the community.
As a Social Worker, you will be required to carry, manage, and monitor a variety of workloads including some complex cases and diverse cases using a person-centred approach within the parameters of agreed policies and practices together with professional guidance and support from Senior Social Workers and Team Managers. High complex cases may be co-worked using social work professional frameworks and the Leeds Adult Social Care Strengths and Asset Based Practice Framework.
What We Offer You
* A competitive salary and annual leave entitlement plus statutory holidays.
* Membership of the West Yorkshire Pension Fund with generous employer contributions.
* Flexible and hybrid working arrangements subject to service requirements.
* A clear career pathway and continuing professional development opportunities.
* A range of staff benefits to help you boost your wellbeing and make your money go further.
How to Apply
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Job Description
Job Purpose Under the general direction of a Team Manager, and with support from Senior Social Workers, provide a high quality and comprehensive social work service to adults, carers, and the community in accordance with the organisational needs, policy and practices of the Directorate and within statutory guidelines.
The post holder must at all times carry out responsibilities within the City Council’s Policies and Procedures, in particular the Council Policies on Equality and Diversity, Health and Safety, and also within the Social Work England Professional Standards.
Core Responsibilities
* To carry a caseload and undertake assessment of service users and carer needs using a person-centred approach in accordance with agreed statutory and directorate procedures.
* On the basis of assessed needs and risks and, using a person-centred approach, devise and implement service and support plans which correspond to the assessed needs of service users, their families, and carers in line with procedures.
* Responsible for analysing information to support the ongoing needs of service users, their families, and carers.
* To monitor and contribute to the review of plans relating to the assessed needs of service users, their families, and carers in accordance with directorate procedures.
* To use a Safeguarding framework to investigate and manage risks where individuals have experienced or are likely to experience significant harm.
* Provide written and verbal reports which are concise, informative and based on an analysis of complex evidence which can be used within the legal context.
* Maintain and update case notes and other records, write reports as required.
* Use management information systems, keeping them up to date and able to provide concise and accurate information about circumstances and plans within the limits of data protection.
* Be compliant with relevant governance, policy and procedures.
* Develop and maintain effective working relationships with other professionals within the directorate and partner agencies to ensure an integrated, holistic and multidisciplinary approach to the care management and safeguarding of service users.
* Contribute to the promotion of improved outcomes for individuals, families, carers, and groups from diverse and disadvantaged communities.
* Be responsible for understanding and applying all relevant practice standards, policies, and procedures.
* Responsible for planning and negotiating a range of appropriate services and interventions that meet the needs of service users within delegated levels of responsibility.
* Identify and implement strategies for responding appropriately to concerns about practice or procedures, seeking guidance if required.
* Appropriately participate in meetings and relevant forums and convene and chair multi-agency meetings in line with procedures.
* Organise work activities taking account of the need to prioritise tasks and responsibilities ensuring statutory legislation and service priorities are met.
* To work to and within the prescribed national Professional Capabilities Framework.
* Work to the prescribed standards for service provision and maintain performance and develop practice and experience in line with personal targets as agreed with line manager through supervision and appraisal.
* To participate in training and development activities that ensure up to date knowledge, skills, and continuous professional development.
* To comply with the requirements of all Leeds City Council and Directorate policies and procedures and staff instructions, including responsibilities under Health and Safety policy and procedures.
* To actively promote and support Leeds City Council’s and Directorate policies on Equality and Diversity.
* To undertake any other duties and responsibilities appropriate to the grade and purpose of the job as may be determined by the directorate.
Qualifications Appropriate professional qualification (BSc, BA, MA, DipSW, CQSW or equivalent). Registration with Social Work England upon commencement in post and maintain registration. The post holder should have achieved or commenced the Practice Educator Level 1 qualification after 2 years post qualification but within an agreed timescale of starting in this post.
Essential Requirements It is essential that the candidate should be able to demonstrate the following criteria for the post. Candidates will only be shortlisted for interview if they can demonstrate that they meet all the essential requirements.
* Able to effectively plan, manage, prioritise and evaluate work with users.
* Ability to plan, prioritise and time manage own workload.
* Able to communicate and pass information effectively, accurately and concisely with a range of partners and services users, carers, and colleagues.
* Able to engage individuals, families, carers and workers from other agencies.
* Able to identify appropriate social work interventions in order to promote positive change.
* Ability to devise and implement service and support plans.
* Ability to assess the needs of and work with individuals and groups using a person-centred approach.
* Ability to maintain accurate service user records, assessments and follow policy and procedure.
* Able to record, evidence and communicate using technology.
* Able to exercise individual judgement, assess risk and consult where and when appropriate.
* Ability to make proactive use of Supervision to reflect critically on practice and explore different approaches to work and understand the boundaries of professional accountability.
* Ability to develop safeguarding investigative skills.
* Ability to chair routine or less complex meetings.
* Knowledge of the range of theories and models for Social Work intervention with individuals, families, groups, and communities.
* Knowledge of relevant legislation appropriate to the needs of service users from a wide range of backgrounds.
* Awareness of the broad range of factors that impact on service users and families e.g. drugs, alcohol domestic violence.
* Understanding of the roles and responsibilities of statutory and voluntary agencies.
* Basic awareness of IT systems including Microsoft Office, Internet and Email.
* Knowledge of current trends, policies, legislation and regulatory bodies in relation to vulnerable people within a social care setting.
* Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of confidentiality and the needs and wishes of individuals, families, and carers as appropriate.
* Demonstrate an awareness of needs and safeguarding issues associated with vulnerable people.
* Demonstrate an understanding of diversity issues within local communities.
* Report Writing and Communications Skills.
* Completion of NQSW programme or the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE).
* Approved Mental Health Professional or willing to undertake appropriate training if required on completion of 2 years post qualification experience.
* Best Interest Assessor Qualified on completion of 2 years post qualification experience if required.
* Experience of implementing a person-centred/child-focused approach.
* Demonstrated creativity in tackling and solving problems.
* Experience of advocacy and user involvement.
* Experience of using initiative and a commitment to developing services.
* Use of reflective practice techniques to critically analyse information to inform decision making and planning.
* Producing written records and reports to a high standard for a variety of purposes with language suited to function.
* Application of information gathering skills to make and contribute to assessments.
* Experience of using supervision effectively.
* Minimum of 12 months post qualification experience of working in a statutory setting.
* Experience of devising, implementing and reviewing support plans.
* Identify and take account of the significance of diversity on the lives of people and show application of this understanding in practice.
* Registration with Social Work England upon commencement in post and maintain yearly registration.
Essential Behavioural & Other Characteristics
* Committed to continuous improvement in all areas and work towards delivering the Best City Ambition of Health & Wellbeing, Inclusive Growth, and Zero Carbon.
* Able to understand and observe Leeds City Council equality and diversity policies.
* Carry out all duties having regard to an employee’s responsibility under Health and Safety Policies.
* Willingness to actively participate in training and development activities.
* Flexible and adaptable to change to assist other services as required commensurate to grade.
* Participate in appraisal, training, and development activities.
* Be aware of and comply with Leeds City Council policies and procedures.
* Be aware of and support difference and ensure equality for all working in an anti-discriminatory manner, upholding equality & diversity policies of Leeds City Council.
* Recognise and appropriately challenge any incidents of racism, bullying, harassment, victimisation, and any form of abuse, reporting any concerns to the appropriate person.
* The Council has adopted a flexibility protocol and the role will be expected to work within these parameters.
Desirable Requirements It is desirable that the candidate should be able to demonstrate the following criteria for the post. Candidates are not required to meet all the desirable requirements; however, these may be used to distinguish between candidates.
* Knowledge of working with a wide range of user groups.
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