Location: 2 Alice Square, CH41 2YA
Authority: Wirral
Rate: 36.08 per hour
Working Pattern: Hybrid - 3 days office based, 2 days remote
Eden Brown Synergy is currently recruiting for an experienced Qualified Social Worker to join the Adults Safeguarding Team in Wirral. This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive and integrated adult social care team delivering high-quality safeguarding and statutory services.
To support the delivery of health and social care functions for adults and carers across Wirral. The role plays a key part in delivering Personalisation and Inclusion Pathways, ensuring compliance with the Care Act 2014 and embedding strength-based, asset-based practice and social inclusion.
You will assess, access and implement a range of social care services, providing advice, guidance and safeguarding support to adults with complex physical health, mental health needs, older people and carers.
Triage contacts and undertake Section 42 enquiries in line with the Care Act 2014
Conduct Care Act assessments, care and support planning and reviews
Undertake safeguarding enquiries and coordinate strategy meetings
Complete Mental Capacity Assessments and Best Interest decisions under the Mental Capacity Act 2005
Work in partnership within a Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT)
Support prevention of hospital admissions and promote independence
Arrange and review support packages for adults with complex needs
Work within relevant legislation including:
Care Act 2014
Mental Capacity Act 2005
Mental Health Act 1983
Human Rights Act 1998
Equality Act 2010
Social Work qualification (Degree/DipSW or equivalent)
Registered with Social Work England
Completion of ASYE plus minimum 2 years' post-qualified experience
Proven experience in adult safeguarding and statutory duties
Experience conducting safeguarding enquiries and coordinating strategy meetings
Experience working with adults with complex needs
Strong assessment, organisational and communication skills
Desirable:
Best Interest Assessor (BIA) training
Practice Educator Award
Court report writing and attendance experience
Ability to travel across the Borough
Flexible working approach including occasional evenings/weekends
Emotional resilience and ability to manage complex/challenging situations
DBS check processed and paid for by Eden Brown Synergy
Referral bonus if you refer a colleague or friend
Bonus for finding your own job
Twice weekly payroll
Dedicated recruitment consultant to support you throughout your job search, employment and beyond
If you are interested in this position, please send your CV to Shristi Yadav at or call (phone number removed).
Refer someone who might be interested in this role and receive a 300 referral bonus.
Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.
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