Adult Social Worker - Managed Care Team

JOB-20240819-db742659

Job Title: Adult Social Worker - Managed Care Team
Specialism: Social Worker - Adults
Location: Newport, UK
Salary: £36.00 per hour

Adult Social Worker within the Managed Care Team in Newport, earning £36.00 per hour. This exciting ongoing locum opportunity offers both part-time and full-time flexibility, providing experienced Adult Social Workers with the chance to make a meaningful difference to adults with a wide range of care and support needs. Working within a dedicated Managed Care Team, you will be responsible for delivering strengths-based interventions, managing complex cases, and promoting independence through high-quality, person-centred social work practice.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced practitioner seeking a rewarding role that combines professional challenge, flexibility, and the opportunity to positively impact the lives of adults across Newport.

Perks and benefits:

• Part Time / Full Time: Choose a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and personal commitments.

• Hourly Pay: Earn a competitive rate of £36.00 per hour, recognising your expertise and experience.

• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy the flexibility to manage your professional and personal responsibilities effectively.

• Professional Development: Benefit from ongoing training, supervision, and learning opportunities to support your career progression.

• Career Mobility: Expand your experience by working within a varied and dynamic Adult Social Care environment.

• Supportive Team Environment: Join a collaborative team committed to delivering high-quality outcomes for adults and carers.

• Meaningful Impact: Support adults to maintain independence, improve wellbeing, and achieve positive outcomes.

What you will do:

• Conduct strengths-based assessments of adults with care and support needs in accordance with the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014.

• Develop, implement, and review person-centred care and support plans tailored to individual needs and outcomes.

• Manage a varied and complex caseload, ensuring timely interventions and effective risk management.

• Undertake Mental Capacity Assessments and contribute to Best Interest decision-making processes where appropriate.

• Respond to safeguarding concerns and undertake safeguarding duties in line with statutory guidance and council procedures.

• Work collaboratively with health professionals, care providers, housing services, and partner agencies to coordinate support.

• Arrange, commission, and monitor care packages, ensuring services remain appropriate, effective, and provide value