Social Work Assistant, Adult Social Care, Merton To undertake the range of activities necessary for the entire Care Management process as outlined in the Care Act and associated guidance To undertake such casework duties as are appropriate in relation to cases allocated by Team managers, within the policies of the Department. This duty includes the maintaining of up-to-date and adequate paper and IT based case records. To undertake the specific duties, as are assigned to their relevant professional group under any relevant legislation, and such additional duties as may be directed by the Head of Service /Service Manager. To identify areas of risk and complete risk assessments in line with the Merton Care Management Procedures. To keep people safe by working to the agenda of the Safeguarding Adults Board including Completing safeguarding concerns and employing the principles of making safeguarding personal. To ensure that quality and value for money services are commissioned to meet identified needs and that services purchased comply with Corporate and Departmental standing orders and good practice guidelines. To effectively negotiate the best price for care and placements. Provide statistical information as required and to co-operate in research projects where appropriate in consultation with the Team Manager/Service Manager £30.64 per hour. Please get in touch for more information. This is an agency post, and Pertemps can offer you: A Dedicated consultant who has access to all roles across the UK and is available for you to speak to An easy registration process (all done online) Referral schemes and incentives Ongoing compliance managed for you Prompt and reliable payroll and lots more. Not looking right now? We also offer generous referral bonuses so please pass on to a colleague or friend who may be! Please contact Helen on 07901286967 or email helen.omara@pprsocialcare.co.uk