Ackerman Pierce is currently supporting a leading local authority within Lewisham to recruit for a Senior Social Worker in the Older Adults Mental Health within the Social Care industry. This will be on a permanent basis paying £48,618-£50,646 per annum.

Responsibilities include:

Carrying out assessment's for Older Persons and their carers
Obtaining multi-disciplinary assessment of need
Care management
Designing intensive care packages
Carrying a caseload of service users
Make recommendations for short-term care, intermittent care and permanent residential care where appropriate
Self-directed support / personal budgets
Supervise Social Workers and Case Management Officers
Handle complex cases, including MCA Assessments, Court of Protection applications, and s42 safeguarding enquiries

Experience preferred:

Post qualifying experience of working in a Senior Social Worker - Older People position within the UK Social Care industry.

The Team:

Well-structured organised team, growing their social worker staffing levels.

Minimum Requirements:

HCPC Registration
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 paymentTo discuss this vacancy or any similar vacancies we currently have available in Lewisham, please email your updated CV to us or contact Dan Mulvey for more information.

Job Title: Senior Social Worker

Location: Lewisham

Salary: £48,618-£50,646 per annum