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Social work assistant

Newport (Isle of Wight)
Permanent
Social work assistant
£30,841 - £33,699 a year
Posted: 7h ago
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37 hours per week We are looking for a skilled and compassionate professional to join our team, where you will play a vital role in supporting adults with a range of complex and challenging needs to live well within their communities. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a tangible difference every day by promoting independence, building life skills and enabling access to the right health and social care support at the right time. In this role, you will manage a varied caseload and undertake high-quality, person-centred assessments, independence planning and reviews in line with legislation including the Care Act and Mental Capacity Act. You will work collaboratively with individuals, carers, families and partner agencies to develop outcome-focused plans, manage risk, respond to safeguarding concerns and provide timely crisis intervention when people need support most. You will also ensure care packages are effective, proportionate and make best use of available community, third-sector and commissioned services. We are seeking practitioners who are reflective, organised and committed to continuous professional development. You will be supported through regular supervision and encouraged to strengthen your expertise while contributing to a positive, professional team culture. If you are passionate about empowering people, safeguarding those at risk and delivering high-quality, ethical practice, this is an excellent opportunity to grow your career in a supportive and forward-thinking service. For further information or an informal discussion, please contact Kate Smith at 01983 821000 ext. 6640 Join TeamIWC and you'll receive our staff benefits package, including: Annual leave entitlement of 32 days p/a PLUS public holidays! Local Government pension scheme Discounted Solent ferry travel Island bus network discount Cycle to work scheme Staff parking permit scheme Discounted island sports & leisure gym membership National and local discounts & benefits schemes Relocation scheme of up to £8,000 may be available for some roles (subject to criteria) Travel allowance may be available if commuting from the mainland (subject to criteria) Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme Disability Confident About Disability Confident A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident .

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