We are working closely alongside with a local authority in City of Westminster to assist with the appointment of a ASW-Adults Social Worker/Care Manager on a 2.5-months contract, highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.
Rate of Pay: £22.86- £31.55 per hour
Summary:
Westminster City Council is seeking a proactive and resilient Social Worker to join the St Marys Hospital Social Work Team. Operating within a fast-paced A&E environment, this role is essential for supporting timely and safe hospital discharges for residents of the Tri-Borough. You will work to protect the rights of individuals with complex needs, promoting their independence and well-being through holistic, person-centered assessments and robust support planning. As part of the "Westminster Way," you will be expected to champion a culture of openness, transparency, and integrity while putting residents at the heart of every decision.
Responsibilities:
* Conduct holistic, quick assessments for Tri-Borough residents and triage referrals on behalf of the Hospital Discharge Team.
* Undertake Care Act Assessments and develop person-centered support plans with measurable outcomes that maximize independence.
* Lead Safeguarding Adults Investigations (Section 42.1) and act on concerns of abuse in accordance with council policy.
* Apply the five principles of the Mental Capacity Act, conducting capacity assessments and best interest meetings as a designated decision-maker.
* Provide expert guidance and signposting to A&E staff, service users, and carers to enable informed choices regarding care.
* Manage delegated budgets and set up personal budgets/direct payments, ensuring all financial transactions are authorized.
Qualification:
* A recognized Social Work qualification (CQSW, DipSW, or Degree in Social Work), Occupational Therapy qualification, or relevant Community Nursing qualification.
* Must hold current registration with Social Work England.
Essentials:
* At least 2 years of experience in a Local Authority, Health, or voluntary sector setting.
* Proven experience in hospital discharge work and a strong working knowledge of the Care Act and safeguarding procedures.
* Experience working with older people or those with physical disabilities, including knowledge of relevant service provisions.
Please note:
* You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
* You should have right to work in U.K
* This role requires an Enhanced DBS
Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.
Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Incase the role requires an enhanced DBS, your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.
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