Social Worker - Adults

The role will require the worker to: – Facilitate effective assessment and support planning in accordance to the Care Act 2014 for adults with physical health needs. – Be responsible for undertaking reviews of our service users and supporting them and their needs as required, within the statutory timescales. – To care manage a number of cases, including undertaking safeguarding investigations. The work will vary with different levels of complexity and risk. – Achieve effective communications with colleagues in other departments within health and social care to ensure efficient and person centred multidisciplinary support planning. – Ensure that onward required referrals to the correct service are made. – Consider the correct funding path (e.g. ASC, CHC, Section 117, joint social care and health funding). – Make effective use of resources through care planning, signposting to other services, or providing individuals with information and advice. Our Ideal Candidate In order to fulfil this role, you will need to be able to demonstrate excellent communication, assessment and case management skills. You'll also need to possess effective organisation skills in order to balance and manage your cases and workload. In addition you'll need to have knowledge and experience of applying local Safeguarding processes, as well as the London Multi-Agency Adult Safeguarding Policy and Procedures. A sound and up to date knowledge of all relevant legislation, s…