Social Worker – West Locality
Our client based in Walsall is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join their West Locality Team. This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated practitioner to support adults with care and support needs, along with their carers, to achieve positive outcomes, maximise independence, and improve their overall wellbeing through strengths-based and person-centred social work practice.
The successful candidate will manage a varied caseload, undertaking assessments, care planning, safeguarding enquiries, and reviews whilst working collaboratively with individuals, families, carers, and partner agencies. The role requires a proactive practitioner who can work autonomously, manage risk effectively, and deliver high-quality interventions in accordance with the Care Act 2014, Social Work England standards, and local policies and procedures.
What will your responsibilities be?
In this role, you will:
- Undertake strengths-based assessments for adults and carers in accordance with the Care Act 2014.
- Develop, implement, and review person-centred Care and Support Plans that promote independence and positive outcomes.
- Manage a varied caseload, ensuring assessments, interventions, and reviews are completed within statutory and local timescales.
- Identify, assess, and effectively manage risk to safeguard
