Adult Social Worker: Empower Independence & Integrated Care

4Recruitment Services Ltd; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Southend Council is seeking an Adults Social Worker to join the team on a permanent, full-time basis. The role covers Southend-on-Sea and out-of-borough cases, delivering assessments and personalised care planning.

You will collaborate with health and social care colleagues, work to maximise independence for service users, and participate in rota commitments as required by the council. The post is set within a supportive, safeguarding-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Holds Approved Mental Health Practitioner status.
• Qualified Practice Educator.
• Registered Best Interest Assessor.

Responsibilities

• Support citizens across Southend-on-Sea with the aim to offer appropriate support in the right place at the right time.
• Understand individuals' strengths, assets and wishes to maximise independence.
• Undertake assessments and develop personalised care plans considering community assets and services to reduce dependency.
• Collaborate with health and social care colleagues and partners to promote innovative practice for Southend.
• Work rota as required by business needs.

Education

Approved Mental Health Practitioner

Practice Educator

Best Interest Assessor

Job description

Southend Council is seeking an Adults Social Worker to join the team on a permanent, full-time basis. The role covers Southend-on-Sea and out-of-borough cases, delivering assessments and personalised care planning.

You will collaborate with health and social care colleagues, work to maximise independence for service users, and participate in rota commitments as required by the council. The post is set within a supportive, safeguarding-focused environment.