Social Worker – Early Intervention (Flexible PT/FT)

Sanctuary Personnel; Bexleyheath; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Part Time / Full Time

Hourly Pay

Professional Growth

Community Impact

Networking Opportunities

Job summary

Sanctuary Personnel is seeking a Social Worker for the Early Intervention Team in Bexley. This locum role offers part‑time or full‑time hours with an hourly pay rate yet to be confirmed.

You will deliver strengths‑based social work to adults with emerging care needs in a multidisciplinary environment. You will conduct assessments, develop and review care plans, manage caseloads, and collaborate with partner agencies, applying the Mental Capacity Act and Care Act principles to promote

Responsibilities

• Conduct strengths-based assessments of adults’ needs.
• Identify eligible needs and desired outcomes in line with the Care Act 2014.
• Develop person-centred plans that promote choice, control, independence, and wellbeing.
• Implement, review, and amend care and support plans based on assessed needs.
• Manage a varied caseload effectively, prioritising work according to risk and urgency.
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive case records in accordance with statutory and organisational requirements.
• Respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns and undertake safeguarding duties where required.
• Work collaboratively with partner agencies to develop and implement safeguarding plans.
• Apply the principles of the Mental Capacity Act in assessments, planning, and decision-making.
• Support individuals who may lack capacity through best-interest decision-making processes.
• Recognise and respond to carers’ needs, promoting resilience and wellbeing.
• Develop effective working relationships with professionals across health, housing, voluntary, and community sectors.
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings and contribute to coordinated care planning.
• Promote preventative approaches that reduce escalating needs and support independence.
• Explore and maximise community resources and local support networks.
• Consider financial implications when developing care plans and adhere to council policies regarding financial assessments.
• Maintain professional social work standards through supervision, reflective practice, and continuous professional development.

Skills

Strengths-based assessment

Caseload management

Safeguarding

Mental Capacity Act knowledge

Job description

Sanctuary Personnel is seeking a Social Worker for the Early Intervention Team in Bexley. This locum role offers part‑time or full‑time hours with an hourly pay rate yet to be confirmed.

You will deliver strengths‑based social work to adults with emerging care needs in a multidisciplinary environment. You will conduct assessments, develop and review care plans, manage caseloads, and collaborate with partner agencies, applying the Mental Capacity Act and Care Act principles to promote