Social Worker - Care Act Reviews - Reed : Job Details

Herefordshire County Council, is seeking a Social Worker for its adult social care service – are you interested? Or can you refer a friend for £250 if placed?

You will be carrying out Care Act Reviews.

This is a full-time post, lasting 3 months initially and the pay rate is £35 umbrella.

The role will involve the following:

• You will be expected to complete 4 – 5 reviews a week, depending on complexity. 
• Herefordshire Adult Social Care uses the Mosaic client database so experience with this system would be an advantage, but training will be provided as required.
• We are currently working a hybrid system of part office/part home-based working.
• There is a requirement to be able to work face to face in the office in Hereford and be able to travel throughout the county as required, for at least 2 days each week.
• You will be given autonomy in the booking of visits for the days in office and then writing-up on the work from home days. 
• This role will initially span for a 3 month period.

Requirements of the role:

• Qualified Social Worker
• Fully Social Work England registered
• Must have strong post-qualified experience in adult social care
• Must have a strong working knowledge of eligibility under the Care Act 2014 & the Mental Capacity Act 2005.
• Experience of completing Safeguarding Enquiries is also essential. 
• You will also be familiar with a strengths-based approach and able to employ this in reviewing clients against on-going eligible care and support needs.
• Excellent communication and written skills are essential.

Please get in touch with Lindsey Morgan to discuss this role or consider if you can refer a friend or colleague for £250 if successfully placed.