Senior Social Worker (Fairer Funding Team)

he Role:

To offer management support and supervision to the Adult Social Work services to ensure that a strengths-based approach in line with the principles of the Care Act 2014 is applied within all areas of Social Work practice.

Key Responsibilities:

• Undertake holistic social care assessments in line with the Care Act 2014 and CHC National Framework.
• Participate in NHS Continuing Healthcare assessments, including completion of Decision Support Tools (DSTs).
• Contribute professional social work expertise to multidisciplinary team discussions.
• Safeguard adults at risk and ensure appropriate safeguarding procedures are followed.
• Support discharge planning and prevent delayed transfers of care.
• Work collaboratively with NHS colleagues, care providers, housing, and voluntary agencies.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and legally compliant case records.
• Promote independence, choice, dignity, and person-centred practice.
• Assess mental capacity and apply the Mental Capacity Act 2005 appropriately.
• Manage a complex caseload and prioritise workloads effectively.
• Provide advice and support to individuals, carers, and families regarding CHC processes and eligibility.
• Attend panel meetings, case conferences, and reviews as required.
• Ensure services are delivered within statutory responsibilities and local policies.

About You:

• Excellent assessment and care planning skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage conflict and difficult conversations.
• Good report writing and It skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.