Social Worker - Adults Neighbourhood Support Team

JOB-20240819-db742659

Job Title: Social Worker - Adults Neighbourhood Support Team
Specialism: Social Worker - Adults
Location: East Sussex, UK (Lewes & North Wealden)
Salary: £38.00 per hour
Type: Ongoing, Part Time / Full Time

Social Worker within the Adults Neighbourhood Support Team in East Sussex, covering Lewes and North Wealden, earning £38.00 per hour. This ongoing locum opportunity offers both part-time and full-time flexibility, providing an excellent chance to work within a community-based setting supporting adults with a wide range of needs. This rewarding role is ideal for an experienced social worker looking to make a meaningful impact while enjoying the flexibility and benefits of locum work.

Perks and benefits

• Part Time / Full Time: Choose a working pattern that supports your lifestyle and work-life balance.
• Hourly Pay: Earn £38.00 per hour, rewarding your expertise and dedication.
• Diverse Caseload: Gain valuable experience working with a wide range of adult social care cases and service users.
• Professional Development: Benefit from opportunities to enhance your skills and develop your career within a supportive environment.
• Community-Based Practice: Enjoy the variety of working within local communities and supporting people in their own environments.
• Rural Working Environment: Experience the benefits of working across the beautiful countryside of East Sussex.

What you will do

• Assessment: Undertake assessments of adults' needs, strengths, and support requirements within the community.
• Care Planning: Develop, implement, and review person-centred support plans that promote independence and wellbeing.
• Case Management: Manage a varied caseload of adults requiring social care support and intervention.
• Multi-Agency Working: Work collaboratively with health professionals, community organisations, carers, and partner agencies.
• Community Visits: Conduct visits across Lewes and North Wealden, including rural locations where access to transport is essential.
• Advocacy: Support individuals to access services and resources that improve their quality of life and achieve positive outcomes.
• Safeguarding: Identify and respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns in line with legislation and best practice.
• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate and timely case records, assessments, and reports.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Social Work Qualification: Degree in Social Work or equivalent recognised qualification.
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