Social Worker - Adults Locality Team

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Location: Adults Locality, Barnsley
Hourly Rate: £33.00 per hour
Contract Type: Ongoing – Full-Time and Part-Time roles available

• Join the Adults Locality Team in Barnsley as an experienced and innovative Social Worker.

• This rewarding role involves managing complex cases, promoting independence, and delivering high-quality care and support within the local community.

• Flexible Working Patterns: Choose between full-time or part-time hours to fit your lifestyle and personal commitments.

• Professional Development: Benefit from ongoing training to expand your knowledge and advance your career.

• Varied Caseload: Work across a diverse range of cases, ensuring a dynamic and engaging role.

• Supportive Team Environment: Join a collaborative team that values mutual support and shared success.

• Career Progression: Access mentorship and specialised training pathways to support career advancement.

• Deliver high-quality social work services to adults and families, focusing particularly on complex cases.

• Conduct comprehensive needs assessments and create tailored care and support packages.

• Balance risk and autonomy to promote safe and independent living for service users.

• Provide expert advice and support to colleagues, students, and other professionals.

• Promote independence and informed decision-making through collaboration with individuals, families, and communities.

• Design and commission cost-effective care solutions.

• Engage in preventative interventions using tools such as reablement and telehealth.

• Maintain accurate and timely records on both electronic and paper systems.

• Present cases to the Resource Allocation Panel and contribute to legal proceedings where necessary.

• Build positive working relationships with service users, carers, and partner agencies to gather information and resolve conflict.

• Stay up to date with current legislation, policy, and best practices within adult social care.

• In-depth understanding of the Making Safeguarding Personal approach.

• Solid working knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act 2005, Human Rights Act 1998, and Care Act 2014.

• Strong professional ethics and values focused on empowering individuals and achieving positive outcomes.

• Ability to work preventatively and collaboratively with families, carers, and the wider community.

• Experience in creating efficient, value-for-money care plans and liaising effectively with multidisciplinary teams.

• Enjoy the best of both worlds with Barnsley’s vibrant cultural scene and beautiful rural surroundings.

• Be part of a local authority that values honesty, teamwork, and excellence.

• Live and work in a supportive, community-driven environment where your contributions make a real impact.

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