Adult Social Worker - Locality

London Borough of Sutton; Sutton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in the UK is seeking a compassionate Social Worker to join their Adult Social Care team. This position offers a welcome bonus of £1000 and involves conducting assessments and safeguarding inquiries, as well as managing care plans. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience, a degree in Social Care, and must be registered with Social Work England. Opportunities for professional development and supportive team dynamics are inherent in this role.

Benefits

Welcome Bonus of £1000

Ongoing professional development

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• At least 2 years post ASYE working experience as a UK registered social worker.
• Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team setting.
• Ability to communicate complex social issues clearly to both patients and professionals.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking Care Act 2014 Assessments to identify care and support needs.
• Evaluating care and support plans through Care Act 2014 Reviews.
• Managing safeguarding enquiries to ensure the safety of vulnerable individuals.
• Conducting Mental Capacity assessments regarding care decisions.

Skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Complex case management

Mental health assessment

Personalized care delivery

Education

Degree in Social Care or similar

Registered with Social Work England

Job description

Role Overview

about the Role and our Ideal Candidate
Join Adult Social Care as a Social Worker and receive a Welcome Bonus* of £1000 paid in your first month's salary or a Retention Bonus* of £1000 paid for every complete year in service (* subject to payscale).

Key Responsibilities

• Undertaking Care Act 2014 Assessments – identify individuals’ care and support needs, ensuring a personalised approach that emphasises the best outcomes
• Completing Care Act 2014 Reviews – evaluating the strength and suitability of an individual's care and support plan, ensuring that it continues to meet their needs and preferences
• Managing Safeguarding enquiries – investigating concerns about potential abuse or neglect, ensuring the safety and well-being of vulnerable individuals
• Mental Capacity assessments – determine an individual's ability to make specific decisions regarding their care and treatment
• Undertaking duty on rota basis
• Undertaking DSTS and CHC
• Court related work

Candidate Profile

• To be registered with Social Work England and hold a degree in Social Care or similar
• At least 2 years post ASYE working experience as a UK registered social worker
• Have experience of working in a multidisciplinary team setting
• Experience in undertaking complex Mental health and Physical health cases
• Have sound knowledge and ability to deliver social work support to service users and their families
• Ability to communicate complex social issues clearly to both patients and professionals
• Ability to plan and coordinate social care plans and aspects of patient discharge
• Please note: Social Workers may be required to travel outside the Borough to visit clients as part of their caseload. Further details regarding the caseload and travel expectations will be provided during the interview process.

Benefits and Development

This position offers an excellent opportunity for individuals with outstanding communication skills and a compassionate manner capable of effectively managing high levels of emotional distress. We encourage applications from candidates with experience in adult care and those passionate about delivering person-centred care. You'll join a welcoming, supportive, and energetic team dedicated to providing first class supervision and ongoing professional development opportunities.

About Us

Adult Social Care is undergoing a significant transformation to address the rising demand for our services. We're implementing wide-ranging changes to improve care for adults and create positive working environments for our staff. We have new leaders and experienced managers who bring innovative ideas to the service and are driving meaningful changes throughout your service delivery. Our goal is to deliver exceptional care that enhances outcomes for our community whilst providing an inclusive, diverse and stable environment for staff to grow their career.

There are four Locality teams currently in place, aligned to the four Primary Care Network (PCN) footprint - Wallington, Carshalton, Sutton & Cheam. These services are for older people, people with physical and sensory disabilities and people with mental health related needs. Locality teams bring Social Workers together with NHS colleagues, supporting holistic, integrated working.

Application

Are you ready to take the next step? We are here to support your growth as you begin your career at Suttons Adult Social Care. Apply now and join us as we navigate this journey toward excellence.