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Social Worker within the Ageing Well Team in Wolverhampton, earning £31.97 per hour. This exciting locum opportunity offers a 3-month full-time contract, working 37 hours per week from Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm. Working with older adults, their families, carers, and partner agencies, you will play a vital role in promoting independence, wellbeing, and choice through strengths-based practice and person-centred interventions.

Perks and benefits:

• Full Time: Enjoy a stable working schedule with evenings and weekends free to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• Hourly Pay: Earn a competitive rate of £31.97 per hour, rewarding your expertise and commitment.
• Professional Growth: Enhance your skills and experience by working across a variety of cases and multidisciplinary settings.
• Networking Opportunities: Build valuable relationships with professionals across health, social care, and community services.
• Diverse Caseload: Work with a range of older adults with varying levels of complexity, making every day different and rewarding.
• Meaningful Impact: Help older adults remain independent, safe, and connected to their communities.
• Supportive Working Environment: Join a dedicated team committed to delivering high-quality adult social care services.

What you will do:

• Manage a caseload of older adults with a variety of complex needs and circumstances.
• Undertake strengths-based assessments in accordance with the Care Act 2014.
• Develop, implement, and review person-centred care and support plans that promote independence and wellbeing.
• Complete risk assessments and implement interventions to reduce risks while maximising independence.
• Lead safeguarding enquiries and interventions in line with relevant legislation and local procedures.
• Undertake Mental Capacity Assessments and support Best Interest decision-making processes where required.
• Facilitate effective hospital discharge planning and support individuals to access appropriate community services.
• Work collaboratively with NHS professionals, care providers, housing services, carers, and voluntary sector organisations.
• Undertake Carers Assessments and support carers to access appropriate resources and services.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and professional case records in line with statutory and organisational requirements.
• Contribute to service development, reflective practice, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications / Requirements:

Salary range

£31.97 per hour