Social Worker First Response

London Borough of Merton; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking council dedicated to making a difference in the community. As a Social Worker in the First Response team, you will play a crucial role in helping individuals live fulfilling lives while maintaining their independence. In a supportive environment, you will work with knowledgeable managers and a collaborative team, ensuring that every person receives the care they deserve. With great opportunities for career progression and development, this is an exciting chance to make a positive impact in the lives of others while enjoying a fulfilling career in social care.

Benefits

Flexible working

Employee support

Wellbeing activities

Active staff networks

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in social work with a focus on adult care.
• Ability to manage complex cases and provide individualized support.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals to maintain independence and improve quality of life.
• Manage a caseload of 10-12 complex cases, including safeguarding.

Skills

Social Work

Case Management

Safeguarding

Health Care Assessments

Education

Degree in Social Work

Relevant Certifications

Job description

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Social Care is special here

Come and work in a supportive environment at Merton Council, where you’ll do a social work role that matters in a place where

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Social Care is special here

Come and work in a supportive environment at Merton Council, where you’ll do a social work role that matters in a place where you matter.

Our socials workers do important jobs, and we’re focused on looking after you so you can look after others.

Our people stay because we have a great culture, and staff tell us their colleagues are the best thing about working here.

You'll work in a great team with knowledgeable, supportive managers¿ and lots of recognition and reward.

You'll support people to live well in Merton, to maintain their independence, stay at home and improve their safety and quality of life.

Merton Council is focused on prevention, and we work closely with our partners to enable people to live fulfilling and meaningful lives in their homes for longer.

This could be through connecting people socially in their communities, adding adjustments such as handrails or receiving care at home.

You are empowered to help people make the best decisions about their care.

Everyone deserves to live with dignity and your invaluable role will change people's lives for the better every day.

We're here to help people live meaningful lives in Merton.

The First Response team is based in the Civic Centre in Morden. We are a team of 17 comprising of qualified and unqualified, but experienced staff. we have a generally low turnover of staff but we currently have vacancies for 3 Qualified Social workers due to staff who are moving on to fresh fields.

We are the first point of contact for new people coming to Adult Social Care and we are here to offer individualised advice and information, try to find solutions to customers’ queries and issues and if necessary, take referrals. The approach is strengths based to build upon the ability of the customer and look to their systems of support. You would be on Duty 2 days per week and would be required to work in the office on a 3rd day each week to ensure adequate support and integration with the team.

The worker will also hold a caseload of approximately 10 - 12 cases which will include complex cases, Continuing Health Care assessments and safeguarding so it is important that the successful candidate has experience in these fields.

For informal discussion please contact Liz Honey 020 8545 4470 or Pauline McCullough 020 8545 4324

A career in social care at Merton Council

These are social work roles with great career progression and lots of learning and development opportunities.

You will have access to a range of resources, platforms and programmes including: Care Knowledge, the Adult Social Care Development Academy, and the Developing Together Social Work Teaching Partnership.

We have great transport links including our tram, making it an easy commute from surrounding boroughs, and central London in just 25 minutes.

Following a pay and benefits review, we now have one of the most progressive offers in outer London¿. We offer flexible working, employee support, wellbeing activities and active staff networks.

We’re a borough on the rise, with big plans for the future and we want you to join us.

Bring your ideas, passion and energy and help us put Merton on the map.

With roles to suit everyone, find your future in Merton.

Get more information about working in adult social care in Merton. [https://www.merton.gov.uk/jobs/adult-social-care]

Get more information about our family friendly and flexible benefits. [https://www.merton.gov.uk/jobs/working-us]

Seniority level

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