Job Reference: 5234144
Role: Social Work Assistant (Adult)
Location: London Borough Of Merton
Job Type: Temporary/ Contract
Salary: £24.07 per hour
Positions: 1
Further Description:
We currently have a locum opportunity for a Social Work Assistant (Adult) to join our team based in London Borough of Merton.
The post holder will be responsible for the following:
1. To undertake the range of activities necessary for the entire Care Management process as outlined in the Care Act and associated guidance.
2. To undertake such casework duties as are appropriate in relation to cases allocated by Team managers, within the policies of the Department. This duty includes the maintaining of up-to-date and adequate paper and IT based case records.
3. To undertake the specific duties, as are assigned to their relevant professional group under any relevant legislation, and such additional duties as may be directed by the Head of Service/Service Manager.
4. To identify areas of risk and complete risk assessments in line with the Merton Care
Management Procedures.
5. To keep people safe by working to the agenda of the Safeguarding Adults Board including
Completing safeguarding concerns and employing the principles of making safeguarding personal.
6. To ensure that quality and value for money services are commissioned to meet identified needs and that services purchased comply with Corporate and Departmental standing orders and good practice guidelines. To effectively negotiate the best price for care and placements.
7. Provide statistical information as required and to co-operate in research projects where
appropriate in consultation with the Team Manager/Service Manager
Essential Criteria:
- Social Work Qualification
- Registration in Social Work England
*Please note, we will not be able to proceed with applications that do not meet essential criteria, please check this carefully before sending your application. Due to the volume of applicants, we will not always be able to respond to applicants that do not meet the essential criteria.
This is a full-time locum role. To apply or for further enquiries please contact Lee Kilby - lee.kilby@selectsocialcare.co.uk
Tel: 0333 242 3991
Applications can also be made on the website www.selectsocialcare.co.u