To use strengths-based approaches to assess, monitor and review the social care needs of service users and informal carers and find appropriate solutions and make appropriate referrals to external agencies within a preventative, enabling and rehabilitation framework and universal services in accordance with the Care Act eligibility criteria.
Take responsibility for managing casework with the supervision of a qualified senior practitioner within an outcome focussed approach and within the teams expected performance targets and outcomes, whilst promoting independence and assessing and managing risk.
To hold an individual caseload of varying degrees of complexity excluding casework that requires the expertise of a qualified professional.
As a Social Worker in the Assessment and Care Team, you will work with individuals across various age groups, assessing their care needs and providing timely support.
Your role will involve conducting assessments under the Care Act 2014, developing tailored care plans, and coordinating access to services that promote independence and well-being.
You will work closely with service users, their families, and multi-disciplinary teams to ensure that care is delivered effectively, while maintaining compliance with statutory requirements and safeguarding procedures.
We are currently expanding our Assessment Team and seeking passionate and dedicated Children Social Workers to join us in making a positive impact on the lives of vulnerable children.
We are looking for experienced and passionate Social Workers to join a dedicated Assessment Team for a local authority in the South East.As part of this Assessment Team you will have a passion for making a difference to our children.
This role includes home working and time dedicated to working within the local authority.
You will ensure that the practice your team delivers is consistent and under your expert guidance and supervision that complex cases and decisions are managed effectively within your area.
Posted by Service Care Solutions - Social Work • £23/hr
The London Borough of Richmond and Wandsworth are looking for a Social Care Assessor to join their Preparing for Adulthood Service, based in Wandsworth
Assess for eligible care needs in accordance with the Care Act (2014) and input urgent care packages if required
Assess and support plan applying the principle of good conversation, strengths-based practice, motivational interviewing
Short Term Assessment Social Worker-£35ph - Flexible working
NonStop Care are working with a well established local authority in the West Yorkshire area who are looking for an experienced Social Worker to join their Assessment team.
The ideal candidate will have experience in carrying out assessments & strive towards the highest level of diligence towards their service users.
The Duty & Assessment team is looking for a Social Worker to join a well-structured and organised team.
South Gloucestershire County Council are looking to expand their current team.
As well as joining a supportive team our client also offers a competitive salary, opportunities for training to enhance your skills and potential progression within your team.
Posted by Service Care Solutions - Social Work • £32/hr
You will play a key role in completing assessments under the Care Act and Mental Capacity Act, ensuring that service users' rights are upheld and their care needs are fully supported.
This role offers the chance to work alongside clinical leads and social care managers to provide vital support to adults with learning disabilities and complex care needs.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and dedicated Social Worker to join the Integrated Learning Disability Team at Hackney Council.
Manage a caseload of disabled children or young people aged 0-25 to assess, plan, monitor and review the support/personal assistance needs of service users, working in a person-centred way.
Work with the service user and their families/carers to develop a package of support/assistance as they prepare to become adults and in their early adult life that promotes and maintains independence and wellbeing; where appropriate involve other agencies and use community resources to provide equality of opportunity, full participation and inclusion in society.
Main duties and responsibilities
Manage a complex and diverse caseload of children, young people and their families, undertaking assessments to determine the needs and capabilities of clients and carers, and drawing up plans of support under the supervision and guidance of a designated supervisor, using agreed eligibility criteria and in accordance with statutory requirements, Directorate and Corporate Policy and National Legislation.