Remedy Recruitment Group are currently seeking an experienced Qualified Social Worker to work within a Hospital Team for a Local Authority based in South East London.

Job Purpose

1. To manage a caseload of people with care and support needs and carers with support needs in Hospitals outside the Local Authority

2. To carry out assessments for clients in Hospital to determine eligibility and care and support needs of people, and the support needs of carers of people with care and support needs, and for these to be done in line with the expectations of the Care Act 2014 and the regulations and statutory guidance that go with it.

3. Undertake Safeguarding Enquiries in accordance with Care Act 2014 duties.

4. Apply the Mental Capacity Act and undertake capacity assessments.

5. To work with people to plan how their care and support needs or, in the case of carers, their support needs might be met. This will involve identifying eligible needs and needs that will be met by the local authority.

6. To carry out financial assessments relating to care and support services, or make sure these are done.

7. Giving people who may have care and support needs or who are carers information about any likely cost of services, welfare rights entitlements, and any other relevant information and advice.

8. Work semi-autonomously with limited supervision.

About you

• 2 years post qualifying experience essential
• HCPC registered
• Experience within a similar team is essential

Please contact Holly at Remedy for further information