Social Worker - Community Team - Worthing
Working arrangements - Hybrid working, with 50/50 split working from home and undertaking visits
Rate of pay - Up to £38ltd per hour or £35ltd per hour plus £150 per week expenses if the candidate lives outside of West Sussex
Location - Bridge House, Worthing
Job Description
The Social Worker will be responsible for assessments, reviews, safeguarding enquiries, and mental capacity act assessments. The successful candidate will work as part of a strong and dynamic social work service and will be required to undertake strengths-based assessments applying relevant legislation, utilizing social work skills and knowledge to develop and implement a plan of support aimed at improving wellbeing and delivering outcomes for people. The Social Worker will manage a caseload collaborating with people and family or friend carers, undertake strengths-based assessments and reviews, identifying eligible needs and personalized outcomes.
Key Requirements
- Experience in working with frail, elderly people and older people with mental health needs
- Experience of carrying out care act assessments and mental capacity assessments
- A good understanding of the financial assessment process
- Experience of strengths-based working
- Good at following processes and managing conflict in terms of difficult conversations about management of resources
- A driver/ability to travel around the county, including to care homes in rural locations
- Able to work independently
Person Specification
- Strive to remain up-to-date and compliant with all relevant legislation
- Adhere to organizational procedures, policies, and codes of conduct as well as Social Work England professional standards to uphold a high-quality, seamless service
- Work effectively in partnership with other staff and voluntary agencies
Qualifications and Experience
- Qualified Social Worker with over 2 years experience
- Registered with social work England
- Must have experience of working with people needing/placed in residential and nursing care homes
How to Apply
If you are an experienced Social Worker with a passion for helping people, then this could be the perfect opportunity for you. To apply for this role, please submit your CV and a covering letter detailing your experience and suitability for the role.
