Social Worker - Adult Social Care
Sutton Council is recruiting for an Adult Social Worker.
As a Social Worker within the General Duty Team, you will be responsible for triaging referrals received through the Contact Centre. You should respond in a person-centred manner using a prevention and strength-based approach, working proactively to identify individuals who may be at risk of developing social care needs in the future.
You will work collaboratively with health partners, community groups, service users, and residents to facilitate co-production. Social Workers will need to collaborate with staff in the Locality Teams who provide longer-term support to residents.
Minimum Requirements:
* Registered with Social Work England.
* Hold a degree in Social Care or a similar field.
* Strong knowledge of social care legislation such as the Care Act 2014 and Mental Capacity Act 2005.
* Experience working in a multidisciplinary team setting.
* Ability to deliver social work support to service users and their families.
* Excellent communication skills to explain complex social issues clearly to both patients and professionals.
* Ability to plan and coordinate social care plans and support resident discharge processes.
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