At a Glance
- Tasks: Join the Reviews team to manage complex social care cases and support residents' independence.
- Company: Brent Council, dedicated to empowering communities and promoting positive change.
- Benefits: Personalised support from experienced consultants, competitive pay, and referral bonuses.
- Other info: Fast-paced environment with opportunities for professional growth and collaboration.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while developing your social work skills.
- Qualifications: Experience with Mosaic system and strong understanding of the Care Act 2014 required.
The predicted salary is between 28.8 - 35.2 £ per hour.
Our client Brent Council is looking for a Qualified social worker to join their Reviews team.
- Proven experience using Mosaic case management system
- Strong background in managing complex social care cases
- In depth understanding of the Care Act 2014 and its statutory requirement including eligibility, assessment and care planning
- Demonstrated ability to carry out person-centred assessments
As a Social Worker you will be carrying out the full spectrum of statutory responsibilities under the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act and other related laws and policies. You will be expected to carry out your role in a strengths-based way, to a high quality, and always seeking to reflect on and continually improve your practice. You will be fully committed to working in partnership with residents, carers, community-based organisations and other key professionals involved in enabling people to be as independent as they possibly can.
You will have a comprehensive understanding of the impact a well-functioning resident facing team will have on people in need of care and support and their carers, as well as the council and adult social care department, in contributing towards maximising people's independence and managing the demand on council services. In your social work practice, you will prioritise delaying and preventing need for social care intervention by having a strengths-based approach with people, taking a relationship-based and person-centred approach so that all informal sources of support are made best use of and people can continue living life in the way that they wish. You will be a core member of a multi-disciplinary team of social workers. The team is extremely fast-paced and sits at the heart of the Council's customer centre to deliver positive outcomes for residents with adult social care needs.
Responsibilities:
- To contribute to positive cultural change, embodying and promoting the values and behaviours of the council and supporting and empowering colleagues, service users and carers to reach their full potential.
- Promote and model a collaborative and strengths-based way of working at all times with service users, carers, colleagues, providers and other colleagues.
- Ensure that any commissioned packages are cost effective, innovative, using strength-based practice values and focused on recovery.
- Ensure at all times, that use of resources is linked to clear impact and measurable outcomes for service users, and that the need for support is kept under continual review and changed appropriately.
- Comply with all resource and finance governance processes, cost controls and income maximisation in an ever-changing environment, fluctuating demands and priorities.
- Identifying and assessing mental capacity during work with service users, undertaking Mental Capacity Assessments and Best Interest reports, making legal referrals and ensuring legal processes are followed in respect of Court of Protection.
Benefits of working with Remedy:
- A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant.
- Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs.
- Referral bonus - up to £250* per person placed.
- Double payrolls each week.
*Terms & Conditions apply. You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions. Remedy Social Care is an APSCo Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit.
Qualified social worker - Reviews team in Brent employer: Remedy Social Work
Bolton Council is an exceptional employer for Children's Social Workers, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises professional development and employee well-being. With a focus on meaningful community impact, employees benefit from comprehensive training opportunities and a collaborative environment that fosters growth and innovation in social work practices. Located in Bolton, the council provides a unique chance to make a real difference in the lives of children and families while enjoying a balanced work-life dynamic.
