Adult Social Care Social Worker

mbi Medical Ltd; Castle Point; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local healthcare organization in Castle Point is seeking a social worker to manage a caseload, focusing on prevention, early intervention, and safeguarding. Applicants should possess a relevant degree in social work and have experience developing partnerships for better outcomes. This position offers a chance to contribute to transformative social care practices.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level with current registration in social work.
• Experience in developing strong working relationships with partners.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload and assess risk through direct work.
• Ensure quality assurance of interventions.
• Balance need with financial considerations.

Education

Degree in Social Work

Job description

Overview

ECC Adult Social Care, through effective practice, is moving towards a transformational shift from a focus on long-term care support, to a model with four key principles : - prevention; early intervention; enablement and safeguarding.

This will enable people, their families and carers to access information and tools, live healthily and independently and for our function an opportunity to respond pro-actively to growing service demand in a sustainable way, within the financial constraints of the Council.

Responsibilities

Social workers manage a caseload, including assessment of risk and purposeful intervention through direct work, commissioned services and review. Quality assuring interventions and balancing need with finance.

Qualifications

Educated to degree level with current registration and the ability to demonstrate practice in accordance with professional standards. Experience of developing strong working relationships with partners, other agencies and the voluntary sector to deliver improved outcomes.