Older People & Physical Disabilities Social Worker
London Borough of Lambeth are looking to expand their current team with a dedicated Social Worker to join their Older People & Physical Disabilities team, offering an excellent opportunity to work within a well-structured and organised service. As well as joining a supportive team, our client also offers a competitive salary, opportunities for training to enhance your skills, and potential progression within your team. This role will be for an initial 3-6 months with potential for extension subject to internal circumstance and your performance.

Responsibilities include:
• Carrying out Care Act assessments for older people and adults with physical disabilities and their carers
• Undertaking strengths-based and person-centred assessments
• Care management and support planning
• Designing and reviewing care packages to meet eligible needs
• Managing a varied caseload of service users
• Making recommendations for short-term, reablement, and long-term care, including residential placements where appropriate
• Supporting service users with self-directed support and personal budgets
• Working closely with multi-disciplinary teams, including health professionals and community services
• Safeguarding vulnerable adults and promoting independence and wellbeing

Experience preferred:
• Post qualifying experience of working as a Qualified Social Worker within Older People and/or Physical Disabilities services in the UK Social Care industry

Minimum Requirements:
• Registration with Social Work England (SWE)
• Minimum of 1 year post qualifying experience within the UK Social Care industry
• Enhanced DBS/CRB (we can obtain for you)
• Eligibility to work in the UK

Benefits of working with Ackerman Pierce:
• Your own personal consultant
• Access to a variety of Social Care jobs Nationwide
• DBS and Compliance Service
• Quick and Easy Registration Process
• Access to CPD
• Guaranteed weekly payment

To discuss this Qualified Social Worker - Older People & Physical Disabilities position, or any similar vacancies we currently have available in London Borough of Lambeth, please contact Sydnee Hannam or email your updated CV today