Project Social Worker
Connect2Surrey|Surrey County Council
Locum Social Worker - up to £38 UMB
Adults Services
Woking
Responsibilities:
To provide a professional social work service to adults their families and carers in line with the requirements of the Care Act.
To engage with individuals, families, groups, and communities to assess and intervene, and using professional judgement, employ a range of interventions promoting choice, control and independence.
The role holder will assist individuals, carers, and families to develop support plans to meet the outcomes identified, using an asset-based approach and family, friends and community options where appropriate and eligible needs are identified. They will actively encourage involvement and ownership of the support plan but to take a leadership role where appropriate and will give clear explanation of the use of Direct Payments so that informed decisions can be made.
The role holder will actively promote wellbeing and independence, to enable individuals and carers to retain or regain their skills and confidence and prevent or delay deterioration. They will engage effectively with families to facilitate contingency planning to anticipate complexity and changing circumstances.
They will also assist with the duty/intake function of the team as required, providing immediate professional guidance on urgent issues, arranging immediate support to manage risk in line with a personalised approach and escalating issues of concern to more senior staff.
Qualifications and Skills:
- A degree in Social Work or equivalent qualification recognised by Social Work England.
- Registration with the SWE as a qualified Social Worker.
- Knowledge of relevant legislation, policies, and procedures governing adult social care in the UK.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a diverse and demanding environment.
- Empathy, resilience, and a commitment to promoting social justice and equality.
- Proficiency in IT systems used for case management and record-keeping.
Connect2Surrey, part of Surrey County Council & Kent Commercial Services LLP, is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business and positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.
