Social Work Assistant

Job Purpose:

The post is located within Adult Services Review Team, based at County Hall and will be accountable to the Team Manager. The post holder will work closely with the Team Manager, Social Workers and Duty Workers.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. To arrange and monitor appropriate services in line with individual care plans.
2. To provide advice and practical help.
3. To liaise with voluntary and statutory agencies.
4. To complete annual care plan reviews and or reassessments.
5. To participate in team meetings and duty rotas.
6. To undertake these duties in line with Council Policies and Procedures.
7. To undertake training and self-development and to contribute to this process in others.

Corporate Requirements

1. To participate actively in supporting the principles and practice of equality of opportunity as stated in the Councils Equal Opportunities Policy.
2. To take reasonable care for the health and safety of yourself and other persons who may be affected by your acts or omissions and to comply with all health and safety legislation as appropriate.
3. As a term of your employment you may be required to undertake such other duties and/or times of work as may reasonably be required of you, commensurate with your grade or general level of responsibility within the organisation.
4. Although you will be provided with a base, you will be required to work from various locations in accordance with the needs of the role.