Senior Social Worker, Adults Social Care

Pertemps Social Care are currently recruiting experienced Qualified Social Workers in Waltham Forest to join the Community Active Recovery Team! 
There is plenty of hybrid working available. 

Job Description:
The role is within the Community Active Recovery Team within the Continuing Health Care function. The social worker will be responsible for completing the Care Act 2014 needs assessment of residents who are being assessed through the Continuing Health Care pathway. The social worker will be the Adult Social Care representative as part of the Multi-Disciplinary process of assessing needs through Continuing Health Care. The worker will confidently challenge, where appropriate, to ensure the needs of the individual are reflected through the assessment. The social worker will complete, where necessary, the support planning and service requests for those found not to be eligible for Continuing Health Care and reviewing these support plans to ensure they are effective. 
 
Reporting to a Practice Manager, the social worker in ASC will provide a professional social work service to adults, their families, and carers in accordance with the requirements outlined in the Care Act. Engage with individuals, families, groups and communities to assess and intervene, using a strength-based approach and professional judgement to employ a range of interventions promoting choice, control, wellbeing and independence.
 
To demonstrate effective practice in assessing and managing varying levels of risk and complexity, striking a balance between support and control and liaising with a wide range of professionals in a multidisciplinary setting.
 
Experience required in Continuing Health Care and Adult Social Care. 

Requirements:

• Hold a Social Work England registration 
• Eligibility to work in the UK
• Full UK Driver’s Licence
• Post-qualifying experience 
• Degree/equivalent in Social Work 

Why choose Pertemps?
Pertemps Social Care is a social work recruitment agency with a difference. Serving the social care sector, our business is firmly based on the principles of the public services and gold-standard customer service. Our consultants build long-term relationships and act as trusted partners to their clients and candidates.

• A Dedicated consultant who has access to all Social Work roles across the UK and is available for you to speak to 
• An easy registration process (all done online) 
• Ongoing compliance managed for you. 
• Prompt and reliable payroll and lots more. 

Referral scheme
Not interested but know someone who is? At Pertemps Social Care, we know that great talent attracts great talent. We offer a generous £250 referral bonus if you make a referral to us! The best part? There’s no limit to the number of referrals you can make, so spread the word and multiply your rewards! 

Further information
We recruit across all areas of Qualified Social Work. If you are a Social Worker and this is not the role for you, contact us about other roles including IRO (Independence Reviewing Officer), BIA (Best Interest Assessor), MASH, LAC, Children’s Social Work, Adult Social Work, Service Manager, Head of Service, Team Manager and Assistant Team Manager.

Contact Mia Isherwood at Mia.Isherwood@pprsocialcare.co.uk or on 07974 416413 for more information.