Your new roleSouthend Council have an exciting opportunity for a permanent 30hrs per week Social Worker position within the Ageing Well West Team (65+).
The salary is pro rata'd to the 30hrs.
You must be able to work on Tuesday and Fridays.
Within this position, hybrid working opportunities are available. However, a flexible approach is required as you will be required to be on site and travel around the city, as and when needed.
The Ageing Well Teams provide assessment and review functions for over 65+ adults and adults with mental ill health.This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic Social Worker to work in Southend-on-Sea.They are undergoing a large transformation programme across adult social care to develop person-centred pathways and practice which is enabling, supportive and developing communities to become more resilient. This post is crucial to the delivery of person-centred care assessments and supporting adults to remain as independent as possible.Working alongside health colleagues to prevent adults from being admitted to long term residential care and supporting interdependence with the community, you will support adults and their carers as a 'change agent' to build on their strengths, assets and abilities to self-manage.
In return, we will offer professional supervision, appraisal and regular training.
What you'll need to succeedTo be successful in this position you must be abl...