Good Afternoon,

I am currently representing Haringey Council, who are offering an initial temporary contract for a period of 3-6 months with a view to be extended or offered a permanent position for the right candidate at a rate which is negotiable dependent upon experience

We are looking for a Social Work Officer this role will be: N22 6UX

The right candidate will:

* Working within strengths-based model of practice and holding a non-complex caseload to support residents to improve their independence and wellbeing by working closely with partners and maximizing the use and benefit of community resources.

* Undertake strengths-based assessments, reviews and support planning that enable residents to maximize their independence, improve quality of life and build their resilience.

* Provide practical support to residents and carers, that helps support them such as accessing living aids: accessing the welfare benefit system in order to provide advice and information to service users.

* Assist in arranging short term care and in providing clients and carers with respite to reduce carer breakdown

* Work with adult clients, relatives, carers and communities to help them make informed decisions, enabling them to clarify and express their needs and contribute to support planning.

* Liaise with colleagues across the Haringey health and social care partnership in order to gather information relevant to assessment and support planning activities.

* Maintain and update reliable, timely and accurate case notes, systems and other records, write reports as required; support social worker to collect information and present to legal.

* Undertake reviews of care packages

* Contribute to effective Multi-Disciplinary Team working by inputting through meetings and working with others to achieve best outcomes for those accessing services

* Attend safeguarding strategy meetings were required.

* Complete Continuing Health Care checklists and identify those that require full assessments

We require the following:

* Candidate must have experience working in a fast-paced environment including Front Door, hospital discharge and working in Adults Assessment Team experience.

To discuss this opportunity further please send over an up-to-date CV and give me a call on (phone number removed)

If you know someone who would be a good fit for the role, please send over their contact details and get in touch, as we do offer a generous referral fee.

IF THIS ROLE IS NOT APPLICABLE TO YOU, BUT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR ROLE, PLEASE SEND OVER YOUR CV AND I WILL CHECK WHAT ROLES I HAVE AVAILABLE.

Look forward to speaking with you soon