Adults Social Worker

Charles Hunter Associates; Essex; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS Pension Scheme

Sick Pay

Flexible Working

Job summary

South Essex Local Authority is seeking a Qualified Social Worker to join Adults services in a Community Team, focusing on older adults. This role involves assessing needs and facilitating access to services, housing and assisted living.

The position offers a salary up to £46,500 per annum, with LGPS pension, sick pay and flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker with experience in Adults services.
• Experience in assessment-based role and safeguarding.
• Knowledge of Care Act 2014 preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality social work service to adults in community teams.
• Assist older adults to access services, housing and supported living.
• Work within statutory guidelines and wellbeing principles.

Skills

Social Work

Assessment

Education

Social Work degree

Job description

A South Essex based local authority are looking for a Qualified Social Worker within Adults services to work in a Community Team, working with older adults.This is an assessment based role, working in assisting older people gain access to services, housing and assisted living.

• Salary up to £46,500 per annum
• LGPS Pension Scheme
• Sick Pay
• Flexible Working

Your responsibilities:

• You will provide a high quality and effective social work service, which responds to the needs of people with lived experiences with care and support needs, their informal carers and their families in a timely manner and within statutory guidelines.All assessments and support plans will be completed in accordance with the wellbeing principles of the Care Act 2014 and reflects a strengths-based approach.