Ackerman Pierce is currently supporting a leading local authority within Lewisham to recruit for a Social Worker in the 18-25 Transitions Team, you will play a crucial role in supporting young adults as they transition into adulthood. This will be on a permanent basis paying 44,430 - 46,437 P/Annum.
Responsibilities include:
- Case Load Management
- Completing reviews and assessment
- Working alongside other agencies
- Working to ensure the protection of vulnerable adults
- Promoting service users choices, control and independence
- Supporting service users to live safely and independently in their own homes
- Assessing and reviewing existing service users placed in care homes
- Reviewing residential, nursing home or day centre placements
- Working effectively with other professionals
- Complex Case Work: Conducting Mental Capacity (MCA) Assessments, Court of Protection applications, and s42 safeguarding enquiries.
- Positive Risk Support: Encouraging individuals to take positive risks while aiming for the least restrictive interventions.
- Collaborative Working: Partnering with service providers and stakeholders to deliver comprehensive support.
- Strength-Based Approach: Undertaking complex assessments, setting personal goals and outcomes, and reviewing their effectiveness.
- Person-Cantered Decisions: Ensuring the individual's wishes are at the heart of every decision.
- Resource Management: Exploring community and commissioned services to meet eligible needs within budget.
Experience preferred:
- Post qualifying experience of working as a Qualified Social Worker - Adults Learning Disabilities Team within the UK Social Care industry.
Minimum Requirements:
- HCPC Registration
- 1-2 years post qualifying experience within the UK Social Care industry
- Enhanced DBS/CRB (we can obtain for you)
- Eligibility to work in the UK
Benefits of working with Ackerman Pierce:
- Your own personal consultant
- Access to a variety of Social Care jobs Nationwide
- DBS and Compliance Service
- Quick and Easy Registration Process
- Access to CPD
- Guaranteed weekly payment
To discuss this vacancy or any similar vacancies we currently have available in Lewisham, please email your updated CV to us or contact Dan Mulvey for more information.
Job Title: Social Worker
Location: Lewisham
Salary: 44,430 - 46,437 P/Annum