3 months Contract with a local authority

Job Purpose

The Review Team is a generic adult social work team that completes both scheduled and targeted reviews using a strength-based approach under the Care Act and completes Mental Capacity Assessments and Best Interests assessments. The team also has a duty function, and as such, there is a requirement that social workers regularly participate in this function.

Key Duties/Accountabilities

Conduct Care Act-compliant reviews of care and support plans, ensuring they remain appropriate and proportionate.
Apply a strengths-based, person-centred approach to all assessments and interventions.
Complete Mental Capacity Assessments and Best Interests decisions in line with legal frameworks.
Participate in the team’s duty rota, responding to urgent referrals and safeguarding concerns.
Liaise with service users, carers, families, and multi-agency professionals to ensure holistic support planning.

Essential Experience Required

Proven experience in adult social care, ideally within a review or assessment team.
Experience conducting Care Act assessments and reviews.
Experience working with individuals with complex needs, including mental health, learning disabilities, and physical disabilities.

Essential Qualification Required

Additional information to note

Requirements

Proven experience in adult social care
Experience conducting Care Act assessments and reviews
Experience working with individuals with complex needs, including mental health, learning disabilities, and physical disabilities
Degree in Social Work or equivalent
Registration with Social Work England

Adults Social Worker