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Adults & Communities (Promoting Independence)
Role: Qualified Social Worker (Grades 9-11)
Service: Promoting Independence
Location: Leicestershire County Council
Pay Rate: £34.00 per hour
Contract: Full-Time
Leicestershire County Council is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join their Adults & Communities department. Operating within the Promoting Independence and Personal Care & Support teams.
Core Responsibilities
- Person-Centred Assessments & Support Planning: Supporting citizens to self-assess their risks and outcomes, determining personal budgets, and designing cost-effective, mutually agreed support plans.
- Complex Case Coordination: Acting as care coordinator for high-risk, complex cases involving trauma, difficult life circumstances, or specific specialist needs.
- Statutory Frameworks & Safeguarding: Investigating and managing high-risk situations involving adult safeguarding, Mental Capacity Assessments, and Continuing Healthcare (CHC).
- Promoting Independence & Asset-Based Support: Maximising natural support networks, community resources, universal services, and Direct Payments.
- Multidisciplinary Working: Partnering effectively with health colleagues, local providers, emergency services, and voluntary agencies to deliver integrated support and facilitate hospital discharges.
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Mandatory Candidate Criteria
- Professional Qualification: Recognized Degree in Social Work, CQSW, or DipSW.
- Professional Registration: Active, valid registration with Social Work England (or HCPC equivalent).
- Vetting: Must hold an Enhanced DBS check (cleared for regulated activity).
- Statutory Knowledge: Deep understanding of the Care Act 2014, Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, personalisation, and safeguarding policies.
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What Leicestershire County Council Offers You
- Competitive Pay: £34.00 per hour.
- Flexible Working: A supportive operational environment with modern hybrid working options.
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- Be able to manage challenging situations
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- BA in social work
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