Social Worker

If you are considering a career as a Social Worker, this list of the main activities and reponsibilities will give you an insight into the role:

Key Job Activities

To be aware of, and responsive to, the differing needs of all sections of the community

To provide a professionally appropriate response to assessed need and to help identify and advise on the effective use of resources

To carry out the statutory obligations of the Department

To manage an allocated workload within individual and departmental priorities and procedures, in accordance with Council policies

To liaise and negotiate with other social work teams, colleagues in other establishments, statutory, voluntary and private agencies

To comply with department administration procedures and maintain appropriate records of work undertaken

To liaise with designated line manager and to comply with departmental requirements regarding supervision

To participate in training courses and undertake student supervision and training of others where appropriate

Responsibilities

To understand and respond effectively to the needs of people with mental disorder and their families/carers

To work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team

To work within a multi-agency approach and contribute to the planning and implementation of the Care Programme Approach

To be aware and keep informed of, current mental health legislation and Government guidance.

To effectively represent the social work role and work alongside Health professionals both in hospital and community settings.

To carry out assessment activity as appropriate, and subject to management agreement, to commission service in line with departmental eligibility criteria and protocols.

To be aware of and actively promote the Borough Council’s vision and values through social work activity.