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JOB-20240819-db742659

Job Title: Social Worker - Adults Support &amp; 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 &amp; 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.


<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3>

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Flexible working: Choose full-time or part-time hours to suit your lifestyle.
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Enhanced earnings: Higher locum rates let you maximise your income.
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Professional development: Build expertise through diverse and complex ASP cases.
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Networking: Work in partnership with multi-agency professionals across social care, health, and justice.
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Autonomy: Manage your own caseload while being supported by an experienced, collaborative team.
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<h3>Purpose of the Role</h3>

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.


<h3>What You Will Do</h3>

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Undertake statutory ASP inquiries and investigations in line with West Lothian Council procedures.
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Assess risk, vulnerability, and protective factors to determine required interventions.
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Lead or contribute to ASP Case Conferences, IRDs, and Core Groups.
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Develop and review Protection Plans, promoting safety, choice, and independence.
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Complete community care assessments under the Social Work (Scotland) Act 1968.
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Prepare, implement, and review care plans for adults with varying needs.
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Monitor care arrangements and respond promptly to changes in risk or circumstances.
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Work collaboratively with health, police, housing, and other partner agencies.
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Maintain accurate case records and provide reports for multi-agency forums.
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Participate in multi-disciplinary meetings and contribute to coordinated support.
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