ASW Social Worker (2+ Years Post Qualification Experience)

LinsCare; Greater London; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Haringey Council is recruiting a Social Work professional to join the Adults Social Services team in Haringey. You will assess, review and plan support for adults, helping them maximise independence and access community resources.

You will support with caseloads and collaborate with health and social care partners to ensure high-quality, person-centred care. The role requires a strengths-based approach, safeguarding knowledge, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• Experience or exposure to Adult Social Care (paid, voluntary or personal).
• Understanding of strengths-based and person-centred approaches.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with service users, carers and professionals.
• Strong assessment, report-writing and record-keeping skills.
• Ability to manage workloads, prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
• A genuine commitment to promoting independence, dignity and wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Undertake strengths-based assessments, reviews and develop person-centred support plans.
• Support vulnerable adults to maximise independence, wellbeing and quality of life.
• Provide practical advice and guidance to residents and carers, including access to welfare benefits and living aids.
• Assist with arranging short-term care and respite support for carers.
• Review existing care packages and identify changing needs.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and partner organisations.
• Maintain accurate case records, assessments, reports and support plans.
• Support social workers with information gathering and preparation of legal documentation.
• Attend safeguarding strategy meetings when required.
• Complete Continuing Healthcare (CHC) checklists and identify cases requiring full assessment.

Skills

Adult Social Care experience

Strengths-based approach

Safeguarding knowledge

Communication skills

Collaborative working

Assessment & report-writing

Time management

Independence & wellbeing

Job description

Job Opportunity: Social Work - Adults Social Services

Location: Haringey, London, Greater London

Pay Rate: £231.06 per day (Umbrella)

Directorate: Adults, Health and Communities

Service Area: Adult Social Services

We are currently recruiting for a Social Work professional to join the Adults Social Services team within Haringey Council.

This is an excellent opportunity for an individual passionate about supporting vulnerable adults, promoting independence and improving the quality of life of residents through a strengths-based approach.

The Role

You will support adults across the borough by undertaking assessments, reviews and support planning, helping residents and their carers maximise independence, build resilience and access appropriate community resources.

You will manage a non-complex caseload while supporting qualified social workers with more complex cases and working collaboratively with health and social care partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake strengths-based assessments, reviews and develop person-centred support plans.
• Support vulnerable adults to maximise independence, wellbeing and quality of life.
• Provide practical advice and guidance to residents and carers, including access to welfare benefits and living aids.
• Assist with arranging short-term care and respite support for carers.
• Review existing care packages and identify changing needs.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and partner organisations.
• Maintain accurate case records, assessments, reports and support plans.
• Support social workers with information gathering and preparation of legal documentation.
• Attend safeguarding strategy meetings when required.
• Complete Continuing Healthcare (CHC) checklists and identify cases requiring full assessment.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Experience or exposure to Adult Social Care, whether paid, voluntary or personal.
• Understanding of strengths-based and person-centred approaches.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with service users, carers and professionals.
• Strong assessment, report-writing and record-keeping skills.
• Ability to manage workloads, prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
• A genuine commitment to promoting independence, dignity and wellbeing.

Additional Requirements

• Enhanced DBS check required.
• Good IT and administrative skills.
• Understanding of relevant statutory requirements and data protection.

Salary / Contract Details

Daily Rate: £231.06 per day (Umbrella)

Location: Haringey, London, Greater London

Service: Adults Health and Communities - Adult Social Services

If you are passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of vulnerable adults and have the skills and experience required, we would love to hear from you.

Mandatory: must have a UK passport or a full right to work in the UK

For more information, contact Shivashni Govender