Social Worker in Adult Social Care

We are looking for experienced and solution focused Social Workers to join our Adult Safeguarding and DOLs Team in Rutland County Council. The role of a Social Worker in Adult Social Care is varied, working with some of the most at risk members of our Rutland community. You will be working with adults aged 18+ and will deal with cases requiring you to be resilient and empathetic. If you enjoy supporting a range of adults to overcome challenges, live safe from abuse and reach their full potential, this could be the opportunity for you!, As a Social Worker in our Safeguarding and DoLS Team you will be responsible for the following:

• To assess the social care needs of Rutland (adult) residents who are at risk of or experiencing abuse or neglect or are being deprived of their liberty.


• To promote and contribute to the safety and well-being of all people in the community through the implementation of the Rutland safeguarding adults' practices and procedures and multi-agency risk management.


• To take referrals and process according to Departmental guidelines, standards and RCC policies. To triage referrals and where appropriate provide a rapid response where enquiries indicate a level of risk.


• To work in an integrated way with partners including health and colleagues across LLR and locally to conduct enquiries, implement protection plans and promote the rights, freedoms and outcomes of those supported.


In addition, we can offer manageable caseloads, with reflective peer practice, CPD sessions and regular 1 to 1 supervision.

The successful applicant for this post will be subject to an enhanced check by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The costs for the DBS is paid by us.

The Social Worker interviews will be held on 04 June 2024. Please note this could be subject to change and we will give the appropriate notice.

We will be reviewing applications on a regular basis and inviting those who meet our essential person specification criteria to interview. If you're interested in this role, we strongly encourage you to apply without delay.

Rutland Council is committed to Flexible Working and understands the benefits of supporting employees to manage their work and life balance, whilst meeting the needs of the service.

We are supportive of Hybrid working and welcome a conversation at interview about flexible working arrangements. As well as working from home, we feel it is important that you have the opportunity to spend time in the workplace with your colleagues to help you learn, develop and engage.


• Level 3 Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England.


• Knowledge of Adult Care legislation and procedures.


• Significant experience of Safeguarding enquiries under The Care Act 2014, mental capacity assessments, best interest decision making and COP DoL or DoLS s.21A proceedings.
  
  We are committed to supporting and empowering our staff to be the best workers that they can be and Rutland Council is the place you want to be. Our benefits go beyond the salary - being part of a great team, excellent Local Government Pension, generous annual leave, opportunities to learn and develop your career, and a demonstrable commitment to supporting the health and wellbeing of our staff., Rutland County Council is committed to Equality and Diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Everyone at Rutland County Council has a responsibility for, and is committed to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children, Young People and Vulnerable Adults and for ensuring that they are protected from harm.