Nova Care Consultants is an award-winning independent health and care service operating seven days a week across England and Wales. The organisation provides comprehensive, impartial services focused on mental health, forensics, community care, residential and nursing care reports, and capacity assessments. Nova Care Consultants supports legal professionals, financial advisers, private clients, families, and communities with clear, solution-focused reports highly regarded across the health, care, and legal sectors. The company offers rapid assessments within seven working days and maintains a 100% acceptance rate for its work, under both public funding (Legal Aid) and private client arrangements. In 2024, Nova Care Consultants is expanding its services by onboarding additional experienced independent social work, nursing, and occupational therapy associates.
Role Description
The Independent Social Worker Senior Associate will provide expert independent social work assessments and reports for clients across England and Wales, working on a contract basis. This remote role involves undertaking mental health, capacity, community, and care assessments, and producing clear, evidence-based reports for legal professionals, private clients, and other stakeholders. Day-to-day tasks include reviewing case documentation, interviewing clients and relevant parties, liaising with multidisciplinary professionals, and offering solution-focused recommendations for care and support. The Senior Associate will manage their own caseload, meet agreed timescales, uphold professional and ethical standards, and help maintain Nova Care Consultants' high acceptance rate and reputation. The role also includes participation in case discussions, ongoing professional development, and compliance with relevant legislation and guidance.
Qualifications
- Demonstrated expertise in independent social work practice, including complex assessments, care planning, and report writing for health, care, and legal contexts.
- Strong skills in mental health and capacity assessment, including familiarity with relevant legislation, safeguarding frameworks, and best-practice guidance.
- Proficiency in remote work tools and secure documentation systems, with the ability to manage caseloads, meet deadlines, and maintain accurate records.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to engage sensitively with clients, families, and professionals and present findings clearly.
- Relevant professional social work qualification (e.g., degree in social work), current registration with the appropriate regulatory body, and substantial post-qualification experience.
- Experience in forensic, community, residential, and nursing care settings, as well as familiarity with Legal Aid and private client processes, is highly beneficial.
- Commitment to anti-discriminatory practice, person-centred care, continuous learning, and adherence to ethical and professional standards.
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