Hillingdon- Senior Practitioner- Adults Safeguarding Team
- Posted 20 March 2024
- Salary Up to £36 per hour
- LocationHillingdon
- Job type Contract
- Discipline Social Care
- ReferenceSWJJ-LBHIL-Adults_1710932166
- Contact NameJames Jackson
Job description
Senior Social Worker - Hillingdon - Adults Safeguarding Team
Further to the resignation of the existing post holder, Adult Social Work are looking to recruit to the role of Social Worker/Senior Social Worker. The post holder will play a key role in ensuring the Council's statutory responsibilities are met in relation to the Care Act, including assessment; support planning and safeguarding adults
Benefits in this role:
* Supportive team and management
* Flexible working available
* Long term contract
* Progression opportunities
Your main responsibilities include:
* Hold and effectively manage a complex and varied caseload with appropriate supervision, guidance, and support, reflecting the function of the team and the Vulnerable People Service in accordance with policy, procedures, guidance and legislation.
* Undertake work within legislative frameworks including the preparation of written statements and representations to the judiciary at Court hearings.
* You will be accountable for complex decision making in relation to caseloads ensuring professional judgement, service user involvement, needs led assessment, critical reflection, and analysis to inform this.
* You will identify and assess levels of risk and need (within statutory frameworks) in often complex situations. Undertake safeguarding investigations and deliver protective and/or supportive services for individuals at risk and maintain up to date assessments, care plans and reviews.
* You will be preparing statements of need/care and support plans, in consultation with other agencies as appropriate, that reflect the wishes of the individual and lead to the commissioning of personalised packages of care.
* You will undertake direct work with adults and their families in line with care plans.
* You will work co-operatively with both internal and external colleagues across multi - agency boundaries.
Essential requirements:
* Social Work England registration
* Eligible to work in the UK
* 2 years+ post-qualified experience
* Degree level or equivalent in Social Work
Benefits of working with Remedy
- A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant.
- Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs.
- Referral bonus - up to £250* per person placed.
- Double payrolls each week.
