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

Hackney is one of the UK's highest performing local authorities, serving one of London's best places to live and work. We have achieved a huge amount: our services, our schools, our public spaces are all amongst the very best. We have changed the reputation, not just of the Council, but of Hackney itself. Bringing jobs and investment into the borough, securing the legacy from the 2012 Games, and making this a place of which we can all be proud.

We are also working towards our vision, which is to be a place for everyone; where residents and the workforce can be proud; a place that celebrates diversity and where everyone can feel valued, included and involved. In order to achieve this, we look for people who are: Proud; Ambitious; Pioneering; Open; Proactive; Inclusive.

Hackney Council works to eradicate discrimination on the basis of race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy and maternity, age and marital status. We also recognise that people can be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will also work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class. We also welcome those interested in flexible working. We particularly welcome applications from disabled people, as this group is currently under represented in our workforce.

PURPOSE OF JOB

The Integrated Independence Team (IIT) is an integrated health and social care service provided jointly by the Homerton University Hospital Foundation Trust and the London Borough of Hackney. The service places the user at the heart of the care planning process, and aims to promote independence, deliver outcome focused care, and provide a seamless journey through the care system. The service will have a single point of access and use a multi-disciplinary assessment and care planning framework. The service will respond swiftly to service user need and, where possible, will treat people in their own home or normal place of residence. The service will also provide short term bed based intervention as appropriate. This will be in partnership with individuals, carers, professional staff in other agencies and service providers to establish arrangements and services that meet their assessed needs and promote independence, choice and control. The post holder will operate within the agreed performance management and budgetary frameworks.

To manage a caseload of individuals and carers who require additional support or guidance in order to identify their needs and who may need close monitoring or frequent reviews and interventions to minimise and manage risk or where best interest decisions may be required. To provide assistance, guidance and direction to colleagues and assist senior colleagues and managers as required.

To adhere to the standards of proficiency set by the Health and Care Professional Council so that registration can be maintained and learning or development needs are duly accounted for in supervision and appraisals.

The activity of the post holder and his/her teams has a significant impact on the Councils performance rating and the external reputation of both the Council and the Services

THE WEEKLY WORKING HOURS ARE 36 HRS A WEEK WHICH IS FULLTIME (MON-FRI) THERE IS REMOTE WORKING FOR AT LEAST 2 DAYS A WEEK

PAY RATE £32.00