Social Worker - Integrated Reviewing Team
Job title: Social Worker
Contract: Permanent
Location: Integrated Reviewing Team, Tribeca House
We are recruiting to a number of social work positions in the Citywide Integrated Reviewing Team.
As a Social Worker, you will 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
As a Social Worker in the Integrated Reviewing Team, you will bring to the role:
* Some experience working in Adult Social Care and have an appropriate social work professional qualification (BSc, BA, MA, DipSW, CQSW, or equivalent), and you will be registered with Social Work England.
* Knowledge and understanding of the Adult Social Care legislative framework appropriate to the needs of service users from a wide range of backgrounds. The role includes working closely with Occupational Therapists in the team, and significant experience of working in a statutory and multidisciplinary setting is an advantage.
* Experience in effectively planning, managing a variety of workloads including some complex cases, prioritising, and evaluating work with service users. Ability to assess care and support needs and review provision to meet assessed needs, working with individuals and groups using a strengths-based and person-centred approach.
* A high level of effective written and verbal communication as well as the ability to share and use 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. We want a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds. You will also need to be motivated and committed to continuous development and service improvement.
We are currently recruiting Social Workers for the Integrated Reviewing Team to support the delivery of Adult Social Care statutory duties, primarily with the completion of initial and annual reviews.
What We Offer You
We take pride in offering the best employee experience, with benefits including:
* 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
Please complete the online application form. Read our guidance for further advice. Please check your information carefully and ensure you complete all sections before submitting your application.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.
We promote diversity and want a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds and the communities we serve. Leeds City Council is recognised in Stonewall’s Workplace Equality Index 2024. We are also an Age-friendly Employer, a Mindful Employer, and a Disability Confident Leader.
All new Leeds City Council appointments are made subject to the satisfactory completion of a six-month probationary period.
This role is based in the UK. Home Office guidance states that candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment, either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa.
If you do not have the right to work in the UK, candidates must consider their own eligibility for sponsorship for a particular role through the Skilled Worker route before applying. To be eligible for sponsorship, you'll usually need to be paid the 'standard' salary rate of at least £38,700 per year or meet one of the other eligibility criteria. For more information, visit the Skilled Worker visa on the government website. Please ensure you are eligible before applying.
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.
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, 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.
Job Overview:
To undertake cases, demonstrating an ability to adapt the approach from first principles to deal with more complex or unusual cases, assessing and managing risks appropriately. Maintain and update case notes and other records, write reports as required; if required, give evidence in court in relation to care or other proceedings. Contribute to planning and developing future services and policies and promote innovative ways of developing support to service users, and supervise students.
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.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS: This post is subject to an Enhanced Level Check with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
In discharging its function under the Local Authority Social Services Act 1970, the Directorate is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975) and any applicant is obliged to disclose ALL convictions and cautions, no matter how long ago they occurred and regardless of whether the offences were committed as an adult or a juvenile.
Please note that a criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining employment; this will depend on the circumstances and background to any offence.
PERSONAL SPECIFICATION ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:
It is essential that the Candidate should be able to demonstrate the following criteria for the post within the context of the specific role duties and responsibilities: Candidates will only be shortlisted for interview if they can demonstrate on the application form that they meet all the essential requirements.
Skills required:
* 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 service 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 required:
* Appropriate social work professional qualification (BSc, BA, MA, DipSW, CQSW, or equivalent).
* Registration with Social Work England.
* 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.
* 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 required:
* Of implementing a person centred/child focused approach.
* Demonstrated creativity in tackling and solving problems.
* Of advocacy and user involvement.
* 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.
* Minimum of 12 months post qualification experience of working in a statutory setting.
* Experience of devising, implementing, and reviewing support plans.
Behavioural & Other Related Characteristics required:
* Committed to continuous improvement.
* Identify and take account of the significance of diversity on the lives of people and show application of this understanding in practice.
* To carry out all duties having regard to an employee’s responsibility under the Council’s Health & Safety Policies.
* Take responsibility for improving practice through professional development.
* Registration with Social Work England upon commencement in post and maintain yearly registration.
PERSONAL SPECIFICATION DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS:
It is desirable that the Candidate should be able to demonstrate the following criteria for the post within the context of the specific role duties and responsibilities: Candidates are not required to meet all the Desirable requirements; however, these may be used to distinguish between acceptable candidates.
Knowledge required:
* Of working with a wide range of user groups.
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