ASW Social Worker (2 yrs + PQE) (Adults) - Max Rate

Who You Are

• A qualified Social Worker with a recognised degree in Social Work, DipSW or CQSW, and Social Work England Registration.
• Experienced in carrying out comprehensive social work assessments using the Care Act wellbeing principles.
• Proficient in providing information, advice, and signposting to enable service users to make informed decisions.
• Able to work collaboratively with service users, carers, and a wide range of stakeholders across various organisations.
• An effective communicator, both in writing and verbally, capable of presenting complex information sensitively and appropriately.
• Organised and able to manage your own workload while coordinating with team members.
• Committed to continuous professional development and supporting equalities within the workplace and community.
• Knowledgeable about the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act/DOLS, and London Multi-Agency Adult Safeguarding policy and procedures.
• Technically skilled with a good working knowledge of IT tools including databases, word processing, and spreadsheets.

What the Job Involves

• Participating in assessments, care planning, and safeguarding under the supervision of an experienced practitioner.
• Completing assessments and support plans in accordance with the wellbeing principles of the Care Act using a strengths-based approach.
• Managing a caseload, conducting robust assessments in partnership with service users, their carers, and multidisciplinary partners.
• Identifying outcomes that need to be achieved and helping people meet their long-term needs and aspirations through asset-based goals.
• Providing a high-quality and effective social work service to respond to the needs of adults, carers, and their families.
• Assessing needs, planning, and delivering focused interventions to safeguard adults and promote positive outcomes.
• Maintaining accurate and timely documentation and records of all work undertaken.
• Proactively promoting activities and services that improve health and wellbeing and help people live independently.
• Collaborating with other health, mental health, and social care services to ensure smooth transitions and support provision.
• Applying the principles of personalisation and using person-centered approaches to facilitate service user involvement and choice.
• Leading and coordinating safeguarding adult cases and presenting information in case conferences and meetings as necessary.
• Undertaking training and development, including in the area of safeguarding, and staying up-to-date with legislative frameworks and practice developments in adult social services.