Social Worker - Intermediate Care Team - Southwark - Sanctuary Personal

Sanctuary Personnel Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a qualified Locum Social Worker to join the Intermediate Care Team in Southwark, focusing on hospital admission avoidance. Offering £32 per hour, this position allows for flexible working arrangements and professional development. Ideal candidates will have at least 2 years of experience and be committed to providing quality care and support within the community.

Benefits

Flexible working patterns

Competitive hourly pay

Professional development opportunities

Networking opportunities

Work-life balance

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years post-qualifying experience as a Social Worker.
• Experience in urgent response or hospital discharge environments is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support hospital admission avoidance through the Southwark @Home/Urgent pathway.
• Manage a caseload of 5-7 cases, typically resolving within 10 days.
• Implement urgent care interventions and collaborate within the MDT.

Skills

Social Worker qualification

Experience in fast-paced environments

Understand Reablement ethos

Education

Social Work registered qualification

Job description

Locum Social worker – Intermediate Care Team – Southwark, earning £32 per hour for an initial 3-month period, full time. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team in Southwark, where you will use your expertise to make meaningful contributions within the community. You will be working with the Intermediate Care Team in a role focused on hospital admission avoidance, providing urgent response services. You will be embedded in a collaborative multi-disciplinary team alongside various health professionals. With the role being fast-paced, you will manage a caseload of 5-7 cases, typically resolving them within 10 days.

Perks and benefits:

• Locum job: Enjoy the flexibility of locum work which allows you to control your schedule and take on varied, short-term commitments.
• Competitive hourly pay: Earn £32 hourly, providing excellent compensation for your valuable skills and experience.
• Professional development: Enhance your expertise by working within a progressive, multi-disciplinary team.
• Networking opportunities: Collaborate with a diverse team of health professionals, expanding your professional network.
• Work-life balance: Flexible working patterns with options for working from home on non-duty days, promoting a more balanced lifestyle.

What you will do:

• Participate in the Southwark @Home/Urgent pathway to support hospital admission avoidance.
• Manage a caseload of 5-7 cases, typically moving cases on within 10 days.
• Implement bridging urgent care interventions and collaborate within the MDT to stabilise residents.
• Transfer cases to Reablement and complete Care Act Assessments.
• Develop Care and Support Plans and conduct reviews of existing care.
• Address safeguarding concerns and engage in Mental Capacity and Best Interests Decision Making.

Location and transport:

The team is based at the Main Adult Social Care building, 132 Queens Road, London, SE15 2HP, conveniently located near Queens Road Peckham Station with overground and mainline train access. Although primarily office-based for duty days, there’s flexibility to work from home on non-duty days, maintaining a balanced working style.

Experience required:

• Essential: Social Worker qualified and registered, with a minimum of 2 years post-qualifying experience.
• Desirable: Experience in fast-paced environments such as Urgent Response or hospital discharge.
• Desirable: Understanding of Reablement ethos and strengths-based practice.

Living and working in Southwark is a fantastic opportunity to experience a vibrant, culturally-rich area of London. With its array of cafes, parks, and cultural spots, Southwark offers a lively community atmosphere, making it an ideal place to live and work. Join us and be part of a team where your work makes a real difference.

Working with Sanctuary Personnel:

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