Adult Social Worker |Supporting Independence Team| Luton | £35ph

Tripod Partners; Luton; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated consultant

Access to social work jobs network

Prompt payroll

Free DBS & compliance service

£500 referral fee

Job summary

Luton Borough Council is seeking an experienced Adult Social Worker to join the Supporting Independence Team (SIT) in a locum capacity. The role focuses on carrying out Care Act assessments, identifying needs, and developing person-centred support plans to promote independence in the community.

The post offers hybrid working, competitive hourly pay up to £35, and the opportunity to collaborate with health and third-sector partners to safeguard adults and prevent escalation of care needs.

Qualifications

• Registered Social Worker with Social Work England.
• Recent experience in Adult Social Care.
• Knowledge of the Care Act 2014, safeguarding and strengths-based practice.
• Ability to manage a caseload independently.
• Strong communication and partnership-working skills.
• Experience in prevention or community-based settings is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Undertake Care Act assessments and reviews.
• Develop person-centred support plans to promote independence.
• Identify preventative and community-based support options.
• Collaborate with health, voluntary and community services.
• Safeguard adults and respond to risks.
• Maintain records to meet statutory requirements.
• Review outcomes and adjust support as needs change.
• Manage caseload effectively and independently.

Skills

Communication skills

Partnership working

Education

Social Work qualification

Social Work England registration

Job description

Adult Social Worker needed for our Supporting Independence Team in Luton, paying up to £35 per hour

Adult Social Worker – Supporting Independence Team
Luton Borough Council
Up to £35 per hour
Locum | Full-time | Hybrid

Luton Borough Council is looking for an experienced Adult Social Worker to join its Supporting Independence Team (SIT) on a locum basis.

The Supporting Independence Team works with adults to promote independence, prevent escalation of care needs and help people remain safely within their communities for as long as possible.

The role:

• Undertake Care Act assessments and reviews.
• Work with adults to identify their strengths, needs and desired outcomes.
• Develop person-centred support plans focused on promoting independence.
• Identify preventative and community-based support options.
• Work alongside health, voluntary and community services and other professionals.
• Safeguard adults where appropriate and respond to identified risks.
• Support people to access appropriate services and resources.
• Review outcomes and adapt support where circumstances change.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure work is completed in line with statutory requirements.

Requirements:

• Social Work England registration.
• Social Work qualification.
• Recent experience within Adult Social Care.
• Good working knowledge of the Care Act 2014, safeguarding and strengths-based practice.
• Ability to manage a caseload independently.
• Strong communication and partnership-working skills.
• Previous experience of working in a prevention, early-intervention, locality or community-based adult social care setting would be advantageous.

Working with Tripod Partners offers you a number of benefits including:

• Your own dedicated specialist consultant
• Access to the widest variety of social work jobs across 150 authorities and private organizations throughout the UK
• Prompt and reliable payroll
• Free DBS and compliance service
• £500 referral fee