Shared Lives Social Worker - Medway
Medway Council are looking to expand their current team with a dedicated Shared Lives Social Worker looking for an opportunity to join a well-structured and organised team. As well as joining a supportive team our client also offers a higher salary, flexible work times, opportunities to work remotely and a chance to develop your skills. This Shared Lives Social Worker role will be for an initial 3-6 months with potential for extension subject to internal circumstance and your performance.
Shared Lives Social Worker responsibilities include:
* To provide short and long-term placements for adults with disabilities and/or other support needs who are assessed as in need of 24-hour care provision as defined by the local authority eligibility criteria.
* Social workers will undertake the complex assessment of placement carers and produce assessment reports to the required professional standard.
* You will maintain regular contact with carer families and monitor and review their work every 10-12 weeks minimum, to ensure they meet the required standard.
Minimum requirements / Experience preferred:
1. A professional Social Work qualification recognised by Social Work England
2. Current Enhanced DBS
3. Full driving licence (valid for use in the UK) and access to a vehicle
4. 1 year Post Qualifica...