Qualified Social Worker - Take Home & Settle Team

Ackerman Pierce Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Qualified Social Worker for the Take Home & Settle Team in Islington. This role involves supporting residents discharged from the hospital with home assessments and follow-up care. Candidates must be registered with Social Work England and qualified in social work. The position offers a long-term contract with a focus on professional development and a supportive team environment close to central London.

Benefits

Guaranteed weekly payment

Access to continued professional development

Support from a dedicated consultant

Stable supportive team environment

Excellent transport links

Qualifications

• Social Work England registration.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for Islington residents discharged from hospital.
• Conduct home assessments and follow-up visits.
• Work in a multi-agency context for holistic care.

Education

Social Work qualified (MA/BSc/DipSW/CQSW/MSc/BA)

Job description

Overview

We are looking to recruit a Qualified Social Worker in the Take Home & Settle Team within Islington. The successful candidate will be working in a well-structured, organised team who are growing their social worker staffing levels. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a stable working environment with experienced leadership, whilst receiving regular supervision and training opportunities. London Borough of Islington ensure that their social workers have as much support as possible, helping them to keep a really good work life balance!

Responsibilities

• Islington's Take home and settle service provides a short-term service up to 7 days for Islington residents discharged from hospital.
• The service typically provides basic support including an initial home assessment to carry out a few simple but vital checks and tasks to ensure the patient can recover effectively in their home.
• Follow-up visits and calls are provided to build confidence and signpost to other statutory or voluntary services.
• Flexible working across the hospital discharge service will be required to fit in with the needs of the service.
• Work in a multi-agency context, sharing information, joint assessments and care planning to provide a holistic understanding of need and provision of service.

Qualifications

• Social Work England registration
• Eligibility to work in the UK
• Social Work qualified (MA/BSc/DipSW/CQSW/MSc/BA)

Benefits and Additional Information

• Working with Ackerman Pierce you will be guaranteed weekly payment and access to continued professional development, including a dedicated consultant to support you through the interview and onboarding process.
• The position offers a long contract within a stable supportive team with a great location and excellent transport links as well as being close to central London.

How to Apply

To discuss this vacancy or any similar vacancies we currently have available in London, please email your updated CV or contact Carmen Thong for more information