Social Worker - Adults Support & Protection Team

JOB-20240819-db742659

Job Title: Social Worker - Adults Support & Protection Team
Location: Livingston, West Lothian, UK
Pay Rate: £40.00 per hour
Contract: Ongoing Locum
Hours: Full-Time or Part-Time

Step into a rewarding locum opportunity within West Lothian's Adults Support & Protection (ASP) Team, where you will play a vital role in safeguarding adults at risk of harm. This ongoing position gives you the freedom to choose full-time or part-time hours, offering the perfect balance between flexibility, professional development, and highly competitive pay.

Perks and Benefits

• Flexible working: Choose full-time or part-time hours to suit your lifestyle.

• Enhanced earnings: Higher locum rates let you maximise your income.

• Professional development: Build expertise through diverse and complex ASP cases.

• Networking: Work in partnership with multi-agency professionals across social care, health, and justice.

• Autonomy: Manage your own caseload while being supported by an experienced, collaborative team.

Purpose of the Role

You will deliver a high-quality statutory social work service under the Adult Support and Protection (Scotland) Act 2007, promoting safety, rights, and wellbeing. Your work will focus on risk assessment, intervention, and multi-agency safeguarding.

What You Will Do

• Undertake statutory ASP inquiries and investigations in line with West Lothian Council procedures.

• Assess risk, vulnerability, and protective factors to determine required interventions.

• Lead or contribute to ASP Case Conferences, IRDs, and Core Groups.

• Develop and review Protection Plans, promoting safety, choice, and independence.

• Complete community care assessments under the Social Work (Scotland) Act 1968.

• Prepare, implement, and review care plans for adults with varying needs.

• Monitor care arrangements and respond promptly to changes in risk or circumstances.

• Work collaboratively with health, police, housing, and other partner agencies.

• Maintain accurate case records and provide reports for multi-agency forums.

• Participate in multi-disciplinary meetings and contribute to coordinated support.