Hospital Social Worker Bromley Council
Work is in the emergency department in the hospital/A&E
MAIN PURPOSE:
1. To promote and maintain independence for vulnerable adults using a strengths-based approach.
2. To protect adults at risk by the use of procedures to safeguard adults from abuse.
3. To assess the needs of individuals and their carers in line with Care Act (2014) criteria
4. Together with the service users and carers, formulate and implement person-centred care and support plans
5. Monitor, review and evaluate services in order to ensure that they are provided in accordance with eligible needs.
SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
1. Ensuring the ethos of wellbeing is adhered to when working with vulnerable adults and their carers.
2. Participate in the operation of duty and respond accordingly to need, which will involve Safeguarding enquiries and Best Interest Assessment (BIA) when required.
3. Provide an assessment service to individuals, their carers, and other agencies in accordance with Care Act (2014) criteria.
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