Somerset qualified social worker intermediate care service

Qualified Social Worker - Somerset - Adults Intermediate Care Team Intermediate Care Social Worker - At least 50% of time expected to be on site at Williton/Taunton in Somerset, the rest of the role can be performed remotely. Flexible around days in the office - Estimated case load around 20. - Will be reporting into 1 team manager, roughly 10 workers in the team. - Travel will be required to various units to complete necessary work to enable discharge. - Full time preferred, however managers are willing to consider flexible hours or condensed hours for the right candidates Benefits in this role: * Supportive team and management * Flexible working available * Long term contract * Progression opportunities Your main responsibilities include: * Hold and effectively manage a complex and varied caseload with appropriate supervision, guidance, and support, reflecting the function of the team and the Vulnerable People Service in accordance with policy, procedures, guidance and legislation. * Undertake work within legislative frameworks including the preparation of written statements and representations to the judiciary at Court hearings. * You will be accountable for complex decision making in relation to caseloads ensuring professional judgement, service user involvement, needs led assessment, critical reflection, and analysis to inform this. * You will identify and assess levels of risk and need (within statutory frameworks) in often complex situations. Undertake safeguarding investigations and deliver protective and/or supportive services for individuals at risk and maintain up to date assessments, care plans and reviews. * You will be preparing statements of need/care and support plans, in consultation with other agencies as appropriate, that reflect the wishes of the individual and lead to the commissioning of personalised packages of care. * You will undertake direct work with adults and their families in line with care plans. * You will work co-operatively with both internal and external colleagues across multi - agency boundaries. Essential requirements: * Social Work England registration * Eligible to work in the UK * 2 years+ post-qualified experience * Degree level or equivalent in Social Work Benefits of working with Remedy A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant. Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs. Referral bonus - up to GBP250* per person placed. Double payrolls each week