We are looking to recruit a Qualified Social Worker in the Take Home & Settle Team within Islington. The successful candidate will be working in a well-structured, organised team who are growing their social worker staffing levels.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a stable working environment with experienced leadership, whilst receiving regular supervision and training opportunities. London Borough of Islington ensure that their social workers have as much support as possible, helping them to keep a really good work life balance!

The responsibilities of the Social Worker includes:

Islington's Take home and settle service provides a short-term service which is provided upto (7-days) for Islington residents discharged from hospital.
The service typically provides basic support which includes the initial assessment home for the patient in their own home to carry out a few simple but vital checks and tasks to ensure the patient can recover effectively in their home. Follow-up visits and calls are then provided to build confidence and signpost to other statutory or voluntary services.
Flexible working across the hospital discharge service will be required to fit in with the needs of the service.
Work in a multi-agency context, sharing information, joint assessments and care planning to provide a holistic understanding of need and provision of service.
The ideal candidate will have:

Social Work England registration
Eligibility to work in the UK
Social Work qualified (MA/BSc/DipSW/CQSW/MSc/BA)
Working with Ackerman Pierce you will be guaranteed weekly payment and access to continued profession development, including a dedicated consultant to support you through the interview and on boarding process. The position offers a long contract within a stable supportive team with a great location and excellent transport links as well as being close to central London.

To discuss this vacancy or any similar vacancies we currently have available in London, please email your updated CV or contact Carmen Thong for more information