Locum Social Worker - Adults Assessment & Intake Team
Location: Southwark Council - Queens Road Office
Competitive hourly rate
Flexible working - Hybrid (min. 3 days in office)
Southwark Council is looking for an experienced Locum Social Worker to join our Assessment & Intake Team within the Older Persons & Physical Disabilities Service. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a fast-paced, supportive environment where your skills and expertise will make a real difference.
Key Responsibilities:
-Manage complex caseloads within the Older Persons & Physical Disabilities service
-Conduct assessments, including Care Act, Carers, Mental Capacity, and CHC
-Present care packages for panel approval and arrange care home placements
- Stabilise complex cases and handle initial safeguarding concerns
- Work closely with GPs, Housing, Occupational Therapists, and other partner agencies
What We're Looking For:
? Essential:
Minimum 2 years post-ASYE experience
Proven experience managing complex caseloads in Older Persons & Physical Disabilities
Strong safeguarding investigations experience
Proficiency in IT systems such as Mosaic/Liquid Logic
? Desirable:
Excellent communication and creative problem-solving skills
Ability to manage competing demands with a higher caseload
Why Southwark?
? Great location - Well-connected transport links (Queens Road Station, 2 stops from London Bridge & Canada Water)
? Tools provided - Team Oyster card, laptop, and smartphone
? Ongoing professional development - Access to extensive training via My Learning platform
? Supportive management - Encouraging environment with development opportunities
If youre a skilled Social Worker looking for an exciting and rewarding locum role in Southwark, we'd love to hear from you!
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