Job Description
Social Worker – Adult Social Care Team
Are you a passionate and experienced Social Worker looking to make a meaningful difference in adults' lives? Do you thrive in a forward-thinking environment that prioritizes proactive and preventative care? We are currently seeking a dedicated Social Worker to join the innovative Proactive Frailty and Complex Care Team (PROFACCT) in Islington, London. This full-time, fixed-term contract offers an exciting opportunity to work within a collaborative service between Islington Council Adult Social Care and Whittington Health.
About the Role:
As a Social Worker, you will play a vital role in delivering strengths-based assessments and interventions for adults living with frailty and complex needs. Your work will focus on reducing hospital admissions, supporting independence, and enhancing quality of life through early intervention and innovative care planning. You will collaborate closely with residents, carers, community organizations, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure holistic and person-centred support.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Deliver assessments and interventions under the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, and other relevant legislation.
2. Work collaboratively with residents, carers, health professionals, and community services.
3. Atte...