Social Worker

Why work for us: Employee benefits (southampton.gov.uk)

Adult Social Care has never been so important. In Southampton, we strongly believe in and invest in the future shape of Adult Social Care.

That’s why we focus on wellbeing and prevention, delaying social care needs and strengths-based practice, ensuring that in our communities, people feel safe, connected to each other and able to live the lives they want to.

It takes innovative and resilient people to help us achieve our vision. We would like to hear from people who are ready to help us shape the future of our services, who have the ambition and drive to take the lead and deliver. Looking out for our communities is number one. And it’s something we’re proud to do. Join us and make a real difference.

We are busy embedding strength-based approaches into everyday practice in our Learning Disability Team and with an eye on innovation, we foster a creative culture that encourages new ideas from our staff and from our residents. This is an exciting opportunity for the right person to make a real contribution to Southampton City Council and to support the achievement of the council outcomes for the city.

This post will involve:

• Completing assessments and reviews of social care needs and plans
• Devising creative care and support plans,
• Supporting carers
• Exploring alternatives to funded social care such as use of care technology and community assets.
• Experience personal budgets and direct payments would be an advantage
• Working in accordance with the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and completing mental capacity assessments
• Experience of safeguarding adults
• Understanding of commissioning arrangements for adult social care support.

For further information about this role please view the job description.

If you feel you have the necessary background, experience and skills to undertake this role we would like to hear from you.

Contact details for informal discussion:

For further information and details regarding the position please contact Anna Ridolfo, email

Anna.Ridolfo@southampton.gov.uk

Additional information:

• This post requires an Enhanced DBS check.
• For any posts that require a DBS check, if you have lived outside the UK within the last 5 years, you will be required to provide a Certificate of Good Conduct or a police certificate from the country/countries you have resided in. Kindly note that this is at the expense of the candidate, as well as any costs involved for translating into English.
• Please note the salary quoted is based on full time hours (37 hours).
• Working Hours - 37 per week
• Please note all adverts close to applications at 23.55pm on the specified closing date.

The supporting statement section of the application form must be completed, unless there are specific criteria questions for you to evidence against. Applications are shortlisted against the essential and desirable criteria found within the job description for the post. Please refer to the job description when completing your application form and evidence how you meet the required criteria/questions. A CV on its own will not be considered.

Unfortunately we are not able to accept applications that are made through a third party agency. We cannot guarantee that any correspondence sent from third party agencies will be responded to. To ensure your application is received please apply online at www.careers.southampton.gov.uk

Recruitment contact details: 023 8083 4033 or recruitment@southampton.gov.uk

To apply for the position please select the 'Apply for this job' button at the bottom of the page.

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