Adult Social Worker London Based - Immediate Start - Social Care Locums : Job Details

This South London Authority are looking for a Qualified Social Worker to work within The Assessment & Intake Team. Details of the role are:

Main duties will be holding a case load, completing Care Act Assessments, undertaking unscheduled reviews of care, completing carers assessments, presenting packages of care to the funding panel for approval, using community resources to support service users and their families to maximise their independence and to ensure that all interventions are strength based. You would also be responsible for completing Mental Capacity Assessments and Best Interest Decision making, arrangement care home placements from the community, stabilising complex case issues ready for transfer to the longer term team and undertaking the initial concern stage of Adults Safeguarding.

The role includes the provision of a short-term intensive assessment period, assessing the person’s ability to maximise their independence and to provide a robust assessment that measures the amount of ongoing support needed. In the role you will liaise and work closely with partner agencies such as the NHS, ICB, housing and community voluntary agencies in addition to working closely with the Occupational Therapy staff within the team. You will need to be skilled in thinking creatively in meeting the needs of service users and informal carers and will be required to utilise strong communication skills in building relationships and trust with those whom you work.

To apply for this role you must have:

• A relevant Social Work qualification (BA/MA Social Work/DipSW or equivalent)
• Be Social Work Registered
• Be eligible to work within the UK

Social Care Locums is a specialist recruitment agency for Qualified Social Workers and care professionals. We offer:

• An excellent referral scheme for each successfully placed referral
• Certified complimentary training
• 24 hour one on one specialist social work consultant based within your geographical area
• Employee Benefits Programme
• Our own dedicated payroll support ensuring you get the full benefits of your payment - we offer twice weekly payroll too!

For more information or details of other roles, please contact Jade at Social Care Locums or visit our website to upload your CV.