Adult Social Worker

Posted 22 July 2022
Salary depending on experience
LocationBarnet
Job type Contract
Discipline Social Care
Referencejess158_1658475992
Contact NameJessica Bussell

Job description

Remedy Recruitment Group are currently seeking an Adults Social Worker role.

You will need to be:

  • SWE registered
  • Eligible to work in the UK

Job Description:

  • To conduct or support individual assessments or facilitate self-assessments using the appropriate assessment tools and techniques in order to establish clear, relevant, proportionate, cost effective and appropriate options for the individual.
  • Based on individual structured assessments and in line with the enablement approach, plan and set up appropriate personalised and outcome-led packages of support that maximise long-term independence and choice and minimise on-going support from health and social care
  • Conduct risk assessments with adults and carers, in line with eligibility criteria and Mental Capacity legislation and refer to the appropriate professional such as an AMHP if the person is a risk to self or others this may require a Mental Health Act assessment to be carried out. You will then be expected to contribute to the assessment and provide the appropriate information.
  • To conduct Mental Capacity Act/best interest assessments in line with statutory guidance and ensuring adults are provided with the opportunity to demonstrate capacity wherever possible.
  • To manage an allocated caseload of clients in compliance with statutory requirements, Council policy, professional best practice and with regard for individual choice.
  • To facilitate group work in line with the recovery and enablement model of mental health
  • Liaise with, establish and maintain effective working relationships with other local services, specialist teams, Mental Health Trust, NHS Barnet, Hospital Trusts and the 3rd sector relevant to the needs of the service users in order to deliver a holistic and seamless service to the client.
  • To attend service user forums and contribute to the engagement forums

Why Choose Remedy?

  • Competitive pay rates
  • Access to exclusive roles that aren't available from other agencies
  • 1st tier agency
  • Up to £250 for each social work professional you refer to us who we place*

If you are interested and would like to find out more please apply to this advert with a copy of your updated CV. Alternatively, please send your CV directly