JOB-20240819-db742659

Social Worker (ASYE)

Location: Southwark, London
Position Type: Locum, Ongoing Contract
Hourly Rate: £32 per hour
Working Pattern: Hybrid (2 days office-based, 3 days remote)

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a qualified Social Worker - ASYE to join the Assessment & Intake Team in Southwark. This dynamic, community-focused position provides the chance to work with diverse cases, applying a strength-based approach to support individuals and families. With a flexible hybrid model, you will enjoy both home-based working and valuable in-person collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload, ensuring thorough assessments and interventions under the Care Act.

• Conduct unscheduled reviews of care plans and carers' assessments, presenting recommendations to the funding panel.

• Deliver strength-based interventions to enhance independence, making effective use of community resources.

• Complete Mental Capacity Assessments and make Best Interest Decisions where appropriate.

• Provide short-term intensive assessments to establish individuals' levels of independence.

• Coordinate care home placements and stabilise complex cases before transfer to long-term care teams.

• Undertake the initial concern stage of Adults Safeguarding enquiries.

• Collaborate with partner organisations, including the NHS, ICB, and housing services, to deliver holistic care solutions.

Essential Requirements

• Minimum of two years' post-ASYE experience.

• Demonstrated experience managing complex caseloads within Older Persons and Physical Disability (OPPD) services.

• Proficiency in case management systems (e.g. Mosaic, Liquid Logic).

• Strong experience in safeguarding investigations.

About the Team

The Assessment & Intake Team provides a vital initial assessment function for Southwark's Older Persons and Physical Disability Service. This fast-paced, short-term service works closely with Occupational Therapists to ensure effective care planning and timely interventions.

Benefits

• Hybrid Working: 3 days home-based, 2 days in-office.