Westminster- Qualified Social Worker- Mental Health

Posted 24 June 2022
Salary £28 - £32 per hour
Job type Contract
Discipline Social Care
ReferenceSWJJ-LBW-Adults_1656063414
Contact NameJames Jackson

Job description

Qualified Social Worker - Adults Team - Westminster - Up to £32 per hour

- Candidate will be joining an integrated team which operates as part of a HUB

- Experience with safeguarding processes, LEO trained would be ideal

- Candidate will be part of the team's Duty system

- Candidate will carry a caseload

- While some flexibility/agile working can be considered the role is mainly based on site.

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.

You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions.

If interested, please apply within or send your CV