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Job Title: Advanced Social Worker 

Location: southwark council 

Pay 33.76 LTD inclusive of holiday pay or 24.83 PAYE exclusibe of holiday pay 

Contract Type: 3 months 

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced and skilled Advanced Social Worker (ASW) to join our team in London. As an ASW, you will be working in a multi-disciplinary setting, with a focus on strengths-based practice and promoting independence and recovery. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a diverse range of individuals with complex social needs, including those with varied health and social care needs.

Candidate Responsibilities:

  • Complete Care Act assessments and devise care and support plans
  • Conduct reviews and Mental Capacity Assessments, chairing Best Interests meetings as required
  • Provide crisis intervention, signposting, and advice and information to service users and their families
  • Work closely with individuals, including informal carers, to provide comprehensive support tailored to their needs
  • Facilitate Best Interests meetings and deliver timely signposting to necessary community resources
  • Complete initial fact finding and assess and minimise risk within the Safeguarding function
Benefits:

  • Opportunity to work in a multi-disciplinary environment, collaborating closely with health professionals
  • Emphasis on strengths-based practice, crisis management, independence, and recovery
  • Diverse range of tasks, including working with individuals with varied health and social care needs
  • Comprehensive support tailored to the individual's needs
  • Competitive salary (available upon request)
How to Apply:

If you are a motivated and experienced Advanced Social Worker looking for a new challenge, please contact us at Delanie.heyes@servicecare.org.uk or 01772 208964 to discuss this opportunity further.