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JOB-20240819-db742659

Job Title: Social Worker - Rapid Community Response Team
Specialism: Social Worker - Adults
Location: Wirral, UK
Salary: £36.08 per hour
Type: Ongoing, Full Time

Social Worker within the Rapid Community Response Team in Wirral, earning £36.08 per hour. This ongoing full-time locum opportunity offers the chance to work within an innovative Adult Social Care service focused on preventing hospital admissions, supporting timely discharges, and promoting independence within the community. With a flexible hybrid working arrangement of two days remote and three days office-based, this role provides an excellent balance between professional engagement and personal wellbeing.

Perks and benefits

• Full Time: Enjoy the stability and consistency of a full-time role while making a meaningful impact within the community.
• Hourly Pay: Earn a competitive rate of £36.08 per hour, rewarding your expertise and commitment.
• Hybrid Working: Benefit from two days working remotely and three days in the office, supporting a healthy work-life balance.
• Collaborative Environment: Work alongside a dedicated multidisciplinary team committed to delivering excellent outcomes for adults and carers.
• Professional Development: Access ongoing learning and development opportunities to enhance your skills and career progression.
• Generous Leave: Enjoy a comprehensive leave package that supports your wellbeing and personal commitments.
• Meaningful Impact: Help individuals remain independent and achieve positive outcomes within their own communities.

What you will do

• Assessment and Support Planning: Undertake strengths-based and needs-led assessments, developing personalised care and support plans.
• Hospital Admission Prevention: Support adults and carers through interventions designed to reduce unnecessary hospital admissions and promote community-based care.
• Safeguarding: Conduct safeguarding enquiries in accordance with the Care Act 2014, ensuring individuals receive appropriate protection and support.
• Multi-Agency Working: Collaborate with health professionals, community teams, carers, and partner organisations to deliver coordinated services.
• Communication: Effectively communicate complex information to individuals, carers, and professionals using a range of methods and approaches.
• Meeting Coordination: Organise, chair, and contribute to multidisciplinary meetings, ensuring accurate records and action plans are maintained.
• Advocacy: Promote the rights, independence, and wellbeing of adults, challenging