The post sits in the Assessment and Prevention Hub of the Older People and Physical Disabilities Service at the London Borough of Enfield, alongside occupational therapists and social care assessors. The work centres on strengths-based assessments and support planning to keep adults independent and delay long-term care, including people leaving hospital. Assessments take place in community settings, step-down beds, flexi flats and residential placements, and the role includes Trusted Assessor duties. Social Work England registration is required and newly qualified social workers are welcome.
What the job involves
- Carry out timely strengths-based assessments, reviews and short-term case management
- Develop person-centred support plans matched to the level of care and intervention needed
- Support adults after hospital discharge, illness, rehabilitation, recuperation or a decline in health at home
- Complete assessments and support planning in community settings, step-down beds, flexi flats, residential placements and post-discharge pathways
- Work closely with health professionals, community partners and families to achieve positive outcomes
- Act as a Trusted Assessor, including assessing for and providing minor aids and adaptations
What’s required
Registration & licences
- Registration as a Social Worker with Social Work England
Skills & knowledge
- Sound knowledge of the Care Act 2014
- Knowledge of safeguarding processes
- Knowledge of personal budgets and Continuing Healthcare
- Confidence in strengths-based, needs-led assessment and support planning
- Commitment to multidisciplinary and partnership working
- Ability to work effectively with health services, the voluntary and community sector and social prescribing services
Other
- Willingness to undertake the Trusted Assessor role
What’s offered
- Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) pension
- Up to 32 days annual leave depending on grade and length of service, plus eight public holidays and an extra day at Christmas
- A blend of remote and office-based working for most roles
- Interest-free season ticket loan repayable over three or ten months
- Career development and learning from a range of training courses and methods
- Employee Assistance Programme with free, confidential advice and counselling for staff and family members
- Health and leisure discounts
- Tax-free bikes for work
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
