Qualified Social Workers required within Physical Disabilities team
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3-6 Month Contract
Rate £38 Per hour (Umbrella Rate)
Location: Will need SWs based around the whole of the county so we will try to match you with the nearest office to where you live. Hybrid working (1 day a week in the office / face to face visits)
Hampshire have a backlog of assessments and require locums with skills in safeguarding, mental health, MASH and physical health as a priority to help reduce the backlog. Wed like to prioritise people who have Care Director (our case management system) if possible (not a deal breaker, just an ideal) .
Skills and Experience Required
1. Statutory Assessment and Planning Expertise
Demonstrated experience in undertaking Section 9 Care Act 2014 assessments, identifying eligible needs, and determining appropriate care and support provisions.
Skilled in completing unplanned support plan reviews, ensuring responsive reassessment and timely adjustments to care packages in line with changes in need or risk.
Proficient in risk assessment and safeguarding, applying legislative frameworks effectively across both mental health and physical disability cases.2. Knowledge Across Client Groups
Practical experience supporting adults with mental health needs, with working knowledge of the Care Programme Approach (CPA) and the interface between the Mental Health Act and the Care Act.
Strong understanding of physical disability services, including long-term conditions, mobility and access needs, rehabilitation, and technology-enabled care solutions.
Ability to manage complex, dual-diagnosis cases involving coexisting mental and physical health conditions, coordinating across agencies and specialisms.3. Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) Involvement
Proven experience working within or alongside a MASH, demonstrating high-level skills in screening, prioritising, and triaging safeguarding referrals.
Familiarity with multi-agency working and thresholds for adult safeguarding, with a track record of making sound, evidence-based decisions in time-sensitive situations.4. Strengths-Based and Person-Centred Practice
Committed to a strengths-based approach, working collaboratively with individuals, families, and communities to build on existing capabilities and informal support networks.
Experienced in developing support plans that promote maximum independence, reduce reliance on formal care services, and avoid restrictive or institutional responses wherever possible.
Skilled in creative problem-solving to achieve cost-effective, least restrictive outcomes that enhance well-being and autonomy.
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