Adults Social Worker — Discharge & Independence

Eden Brown Synergy; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

DBS check paid by agency

Referral bonus

Job finding bonus

Twice-weekly payroll

Dedicated recruitment consultant

Job summary

Eden Brown Synergy is recruiting an experienced Adults Social Worker to join the Prevention Team at Southend-on-Sea Council. Location: Southend-on-Sea.

This role focuses on a strengths-based approach to support people returning home after hospital discharge and enabling independent living within the community. You will work with individuals and carers to maximise independence, promote wellbeing, and identify community resources, while safeguarding and liaising with partner agencies to achieve

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Social Work.
• Current registration with Social Work England (SWE).
• Previous experience working within Adult Social Care.
• Experience undertaking Care Act assessments, reviews and support planning.
• Good understanding of strengths-based practice.
• Knowledge of safeguarding adults and relevant legislation.
• Experience supporting adults with complex needs and promoting independence.
• Excellent communication, assessment and report-writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Undertake strengths-based assessments, reviews and support planning with adults and their carers.
• Support individuals returning home following hospital discharge.
• Promote independence, wellbeing and safety within the community.
• Identify individual strengths, abilities and community-based resources.
• Support unpaid carers to continue in their caring roles.
• Undertake safeguarding assessments and processes.
• Work within relevant legislation, statutory guidance, policies and procedures.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and partner agencies to achieve positive outcomes.

Skills

SWE registration

Adult Social Care experience

Care Act assessments

Strengths-based practice

Education

Degree in Social Work

Job description

Eden Brown Synergy is recruiting an experienced Adults Social Worker to join the Prevention Team at Southend-on-Sea Council. Location: Southend-on-Sea.

This role focuses on a strengths-based approach to support people returning home after hospital discharge and enabling independent living within the community. You will work with individuals and carers to maximise independence, promote wellbeing, and identify community resources, while safeguarding and liaising with partner agencies to achieve