Locum Social Worker - Older People & Sensory Services
Team: South and West Herts Older People & Sensory Services Team
Service Area: Adult Care Services
Location: South & West Hertfordshire
Working Arrangement: Hybrid working
Pay Rate: £32 per hour
Contract: Locum / Temporary
Driver: Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle required
About the Role
We are currently seeking an experienced and motivated Locum Social Worker to join the South and West Herts Older People & Sensory Services Team within Adult Care Services.
The successful candidate will work as part of a multidisciplinary team supporting older people and adults with sensory needs, promoting independence, wellbeing, choice and control.
This is an excellent opportunity for a social worker with strong adult social care experience who is confident managing a varied caseload and working within a strengths-based, person-centred approach.
- Manage a caseload of adults, primarily older people and individuals with sensory needs.
- Undertake Care Act assessments, reviews and reassessments.
- Develop person-centred support and care plans in partnership with individuals, families and relevant professionals.
- Promote independence, wellbeing and least-restrictive interventions.
- Safeguard adults at risk and respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns.
- Work collaboratively with health professionals, care providers, families and other agencies.
- Assess risk and develop appropriate risk management plans.
- Support individuals through changes in circumstances, including hospital discharge and transitions where appropriate.
- Make appropriate referrals and signpost individuals to community and voluntary services.
- Maintain accurate, timely and high-quality case records in accordance with statutory and organisational requirements.
- Work within relevant legislation, policies and professional standards.
- Contribute effectively to multidisciplinary and team meetings.
Eden Brown Synergy is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown Synergy is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Eden Brown Limited is a limited company registered in England and Wales with registered number (phone number removed). Our registered address is 5th floor 4 Coleman Street, London, EC2R 5AR, part of nGAGE Specialist Recruitment Limited T/A nGAGE Talent.
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