Lambeth | £32.66 per hour (Umbrella)
We are seeking an experienced Social Worker to join a Lambeth Adult Social Care team. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled practitioner to make a positive difference to the lives of adults with care and support needs and their carers.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage a caseload of adults with care and support needs and carers.
* Complete Care Act assessments, reviews and reassessments.
* Develop and implement person-centred care and support plans.
* Undertake Adult Safeguarding enquiries and develop appropriate safeguarding plans.
* Apply the Mental Capacity Act 2005, including capacity and best-interest assessments.
* Work effectively with complex and challenging cases involving risk, conflict, multiple needs and multi-agency involvement.
* Coordinate with partner agencies and professionals to achieve positive outcomes.
* Maintain accurate records and produce reports for panels, reviews and legal proceedings.
* Provide information and advice around services, welfare rights and financial implications.
* Work in accordance with relevant legislation, policies, professional standards and the Care Act 2014.
About You
You will be a qualified and experienced Social Worker with strong knowledge of adult social care, safeguarding, the Care Act and Mental Capacity Act. You will demonstrate sound professional judgement, effective risk management, relationship-based practice and the ability to work independently with complex cases.
Location: Lambeth
Rate: £32.66 per hour (Umbrella)
Role: Social Worker – PO2
Sector: Adult Social Care
For more information, contact Natasha Haddon
Salary description
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