As a Social Worker in the Prevention and Wellbeing team, you will focus on supporting individuals and families to prevent crisis situations, promoting resilience, and improving overall well-being.

You will work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to deliver early intervention and preventative strategies tailored to the needs of the community.

Key Responsibilities:
• Assist families to resolve their personal problems and adjust to, or change their social environment to improve quality of life; practicing effectively, exercising higher quality judgements, in situations of increasing complexity, risk, uncertainty and challenge.
• Progress to practice effectively, exercising higher quality judgements than that of a newly qualified social worker, in situations of increasing complexity, risk, uncertainty and challenge.
• Assess the need for social work service including the identification of risk and the need for protection determining the method of intervention to manage and minimise risk.
• Decide or advise on the use of appropriate social care and/or other services and resources.
• Liaise and negotiate with other professionals, statutory and voluntary agencies to gather information relevant to assessment and planning activities and ensure the best possible service is provided for service users.
• Manage an allocated workload within individual and council priorities and policies.

Comply with the statutory obligations of the council.
• Maintain and update appropriate records of work undertaken and carry out required administrative procedures.
• Prepare for, and attend supervision sessions, staff meetings and events and make use of all available training and developmental opportunities.

Requirements:
• A recognised qualification in Social Work (e.g., Degree, Diploma, or equivalent).
• Current registration with Social Work England.
• Adults with Learning Difficulties.
• Experience in prevention and early intervention practices.
• Strong communication, organisation, and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and best practices in social care.

What We Offer:
• Competitive hourly rate.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.

Take the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of those who need it most.

If you’re passionate about prevention and well-being, we’d love to hear from you!

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: £30.00-£35.00 per hour

Expected hours: 37 per week

Schedule:
• Day shift.

• Monday to Friday.

Work Location: In person