Long Term Contract

Requirements:

  • Social Work England Registration
  • Extensive Adults Social Work Experience
  • Experience of safeguarding vulnerable adults
  • This local authority based near Wandsworth is seeking an experienced Social Worker to be part of Adults Community Team. The team’s focus is to provide a holistic, personalised service to residents over the age of 18 who have physical disabilities and older people with mental health disabilities.

    The Adult Social Care team has strong social work values and a focus on improving outcomes to vulnerable adults and their carers.

    Key aspects of the role include:

  • undertaking assessments of individual and carers needs and risks to encourage independence, provide support and prevent harm.
  • working in partnership with service users and carers using a person-centred approach, with the aim of maximising independence, well being and choice.
  • applying social work principles and values to guide professional practice and respect diversity.
  • You must have substantial post qualification experience along with a good knowledge of relevant legislation and local authority responsibilities in the safeguarding of vulnerable adults.