Experience of the following.

• Assessing the care and support needs of adults/carers within a range of settings and in partnership with them, planning specific objectives for meeting those needs.
• Completing capacity assessments and when required Best Interest Meetings/decisions in line with the Mental Capacity Act 2005.
• Supporting adults who may lack capacity to consent to their accommodation and care needs and applying to the Court of Protection for authorisation of any deprivation of liberty.
• Managing a caseload providing a social work service to people with care and support needs, which will include adults at risk of harm and neglect.
• Identifying and ensuring the appropriate response to individuals who are vulnerable and appear to be at risk of significant harm - keeping people safe (bearing in mind the right to self-determination for those with capacity), and working within relevant safeguarding adults policy and frameworks
• Carrying out assessments as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Liaising with other Social Service professionals, health professionals and partner agencies.
• Undertaking administration (including keeping of appropriate up-to-date records) and management of personal workload providing statistical information as required.
• Advocating on behalf of adults with a view to resolving areas of conflict.

If you are interested in this role please send your updated CV in the first instance.