Adults Social Worker - First Response Team

Our client Warrington Borough Council is looking for an Adults Social Worker to join their First Response Team. Job description: The primary role of the First Response Team is to screen and triage social care referrals through duty. First response team manage short-term caseloads and conduct Care Act 2014 assessments to establish eligibility in line with statutory requirements using the appropriate legal frameworks: Care Act 2014, Mental Health Act 1983 and the Mental Capacity Act 2005. First Response Team also screen and prioritise Adult Safeguarding concerns. The service provides a social work service to individuals with a diverse range of needs. As a social worker within First Response Team, you will possess in-depth knowledge and practical skills required for the role. Key responsibilities will be to undertake personalised Care Act assessments, Carers Assessments, Mental Capacity assessments, Best Interest decisions, safeguarding screenings and S42 enquiries, Continuing Health Care processes and carers assessments. Work within the key legislation including Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act and Mental Health Act. As a social worker you will provide expert oversight and management of complex cases, review and audit the delivery of care packages to carers. Apply a strengths-based approach to practice ensuring people's needs, rights and aspirations remain central to your work. You will also work in collaboration with individuals, families, carers and partner agencies to achieve holistic outcomes. We are looking for a dedicated and resilient social worker with experience of working with adults with a range of complex needs. A strong knowledge of Safeguarding and assessing risk is required. 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 £250* per person placed. Double payrolls each week. *Terms & Conditions apply You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions. Remedy Social Care is a APSCo Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit