Adult Social Worker - Southwark - London - Job iPeople SC Solutions Limited

iPeople Solutions; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Adult Social Worker to join their integrated Health and Social Care Team in Southwark. This role focuses on providing essential support to service users transitioning from hospitals to community therapy services, specializing in rehabilitation for stroke and neurological conditions. The ideal candidate will possess strong social work experience, excellent assessment skills, and a collaborative spirit to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of adults with physical disabilities and are ready to take on a rewarding challenge, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years post-qualification social work experience required.
• Knowledge of Reablement and strength-based approaches essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct home visits and complete Care Act assessments.
• Manage a complex caseload in multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Social Work

Care Act Assessments

Mental Capacity Assessments

Report Writing

IT Skills

Rehabilitation Knowledge

Team Collaboration

Influencing Skills

Negotiation Skills

Education

Social Work Qualification

Tools

DBS Check

Care Management Software

Job description

Adult Social Worker – Southwark – London

iPeople SC Solutions is currently recruiting for Social Workers (Adult services) to work for our client based in the Southwark and surrounding area.

The successful post holder will work in an integrated Health and Social Care Team that covers short-term rehabilitation and Reablement for service users recently discharged from hospitals, rehab units and onto community therapy services specialising in stroke and neurological rehabilitation.

Duties and responsibilities as an Adult Social Worker

• Carry out home visits
• Completing Care Act assessments
• Reviews of long-term care provision
• Mental capacity assessments relating to care support, change in accommodation and finances

Requirements of the Adult Social Worker role

• Must have minimum 4 years post qualification social work experience required
• Enhanced DBS Check on the update service
• Experience of managing a complex case load
• Experience and skills preferred in areas of rehabilitation settings, dementia, neuro, stroke and Parkinson services, hospital settings and familiarity working in multidisciplinary teams and with older people and adults with physical disabilities.
• Experience of producing reports for a variety of audiences
• Good IT skills and willingness to learn new systems
• Able to work independently and within a team
• Must also have knowledge of methods to plan and review services for the client group with focus on Reablement and strength-based approaches.
• Strong influencing and negotiating skills with clients and other health professionals

Working hours: 09.00- 17.00, Monday – Friday

If you are interested in this position, please apply with your CV.

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