Job Description

Job Scope:

We are looking to recruit a Social Worker to join the amazing social work team. This role will triage referrals which come via the company’s Helpline, health and social care workers and people accessing the Hubs, to identify initial key areas of support to adults in the community, responding to need and risk, via a holistic assessment. The Social Worker will prioritise and assess urgency, implement initial strategies, work multi-disciplinary and respond in a quick and timely manner, whilst developing links with key provisions in the locality, including Social Services and community resources.

This post is working 3 days per week, Monday to Wednesday.

The Social Worker will be triaging referrals from the Helpline, assessing urgency and risk, as well as enabling and supporting adults in the community.

The role of Social Worker requires supervising Social Workers, Social Work Students and Volunteers, leading on projects to increase collaboration and multi-disciplined work as well as leading multi-disciplinary meetings, both internally and externally.

The responsibilities of the Social Worker will include identifying key issues in the community, responding to need and working with others to develop new opportunities (e.g., activities, learning and co-production events) and working with local authorities and other health and social care agencies to build and develop positive working relationships.

The Social Worker will represent the company in various health and social care platforms and sharing information with colleagues and prioritize work in accordance with complexity and level of risk.

Do you have?

• Social work qualification and registration with Social Work England
• Qualification in Supervision/Practice Education
• Experience in managing social work caseloads and supervising others
• Experience in working with adults in a social care context
• Experience of community and/or group work
• Knowledge of adult health and social care systems, agencies, and relevant legislation

Benefits:

• A huge range of discounts at major retailers and supermarkets
• 24/7 access to a GP either online or on the phone
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential advice.
• Access to a Wellbeing Hub which contains lots of articles and support with mental and physical wellness, free fitness and yoga videos and lots more
• 4% employer pension contribution
• Career development opportunities and access to an online learning management system
• Free DBS checks and uniform for the Care Home Workers

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £22.41 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Free fitness classes
• Wellness programme

Ability to commute/relocate:

• North West London, Greater London: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

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