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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.

• 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.

• 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.

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.

• 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.

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