Locum Adults Social Worker - Neighbourhood Team
Temporary, Full Time
£192 PAYE/£207 Umbrella
Location: Clacton on Sea
Working Style:
Closing Date: 28th October 2024
With us, you can achieve more – for yourself as well as the vulnerable adults you work to support. We’re always looking for new ways to deliver even better services, Social Workers play an integral role in our preventative approach to Social Care. We encourage our multi-disciplinary teams to share their ideas and experience. We work together to get things done. Bring your positive, proactive attitude, and we’ll empower you to make the most of your experience within Essex County Council (ECC) Adult Social Care services.
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced Social Worker to join our North Essex Neighbourhood team. The team operate across Tendring, forming part of a Neighbourhood approach linking closely with our partners in health, housing and voluntary sector.
The team work with Adults aged 18 and above across all specialisms, undertaking a wide range of duties under the Care Act 2014 from assessment, reviews, mental capacity assessments and adult safeguarding.
The role will involve conducting care act assessments, reviews and safeguarding. The desired candidate will live locally to the area to be able to be responsive and will have knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act and Care Act with established experienced in Adult Social Care.
This role offers hybrid working, with an expectation to be office based at Magnet House in Clacton 2 days per week as a minimum (including a Tuesday and Thursday) for collaborative team working and training.
About You
To apply, you should be a qualified social worker with current Social Work England registration and established experience in Adult Social Care. You’ll bring significant experience of social work, modelling good practice and providing advice and guidance in complex situations. As, as a subject matter expert in relevant professional practice, you should have a comprehensive understanding of current legislation, regulations, and guidance.
With experience of chairing meetings involving clients, family members, carers, and other multi-agency professionals, we’re looking for your ability to develop strong relationships with partner agencies and the local community to provide a supportive framework for vulnerable adults.
You’ll also bring:
1. Evidence of continuing professional development and capability of practice in accordance with current professional standards.
2. An in-depth understanding of the financial implications of commissioned care packages.
3. The ability to make clear decisions, to highlight and limit potential risks associated with intervention.
This role involves travelling around Essex and beyond. A driving licence and car - or the ability to meet the mobility requirements of the role through other means - is essential.
Essex County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment .
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