Senior Social Worker - Locality Team

Job Title: Senior Social Worker - Locality Team
Specialism: Adult Social Care
Location: Sutton, UK
Salary: £36 per hour
Type: Full-Time, Locum, 3 months

Join us for an incredible opportunity as a Senior Social Worker in the Locality Team at Sutton. This locum position offers a competitive hourly rate of £36 and is ideal for those ready to make a positive impact over a 3-month period. Working full time, you will be at the forefront of delivering life-changing support, collaborating with amazing professionals, and embracing the dynamic world of adult social care.

Perks and benefits:

• Flexible working: Enjoy the flexibility and variety that come with a locum role, allowing you to choose when and where you work.
• Variety: Experience new environments and face exciting challenges that keep your skills sharp.
• Career development: Enhance your career profile with valuable experiences in varied settings.
• Competitive pay: Enjoy competitive pay on a weekly basis, ensuring you get the financial rewards you deserve promptly.

What you will do:

• Deliver timely, high-quality Care Act assessments, carer assessments, and support planning to help individuals maintain independence.
• Manage a diverse caseload including high-risk adult safeguarding and complex transitions from children’s services.
• Collaborate with multi-agency partners like the Integrated Care Board and Continuing Healthcare to ensure seamless care.
• Apply mental capacity legislation effectively, managing Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards frameworks and conducting capacity assessments.
• Proactively handle risk through multi-agency safety planning, crisis intervention, and preventative escalation processes.
• Participate in panels and funding assessments to secure joint care funding.
• Operate independently managing complex community cases while receiving necessary oversight for high-risk issues.
• Conduct face-to-face meetings and develop comprehensive, evidence-based reports.
• Engage with service users and families to negotiate care packages and navigate difficult transitions.
• Maintain impeccable case records on the council’s system as per professional standards.
• Be part of team duty rotas to manage urgent queries and crisis interventions.
• Provide mentorship and support to less experienced colleagues and students.
• Contribute to service improvement initiatives and team development.

Responsible to:

Team Manager Sutton Locality Team

Key relationships/Functional links with:

Collaborate with colleagues across Adult Social Care, NHS partners, care providers, legal services, police, and others. Your interaction will span from the Head of Service to emergency duty teams, offering a robust network to support your work.

Sutton is not just a place to work; it is an extraordinary community to explore and a delightful place to live. With its rich heritage, vibrant cultural scene, and friendly atmosphere, Sutton offers everything from green spaces to great amenities. Embrace the chance to grow both professionally and personally in this thriving borough!

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