Social Worker Adults

SW Locums are looking to recruit a Qualified Social Worker for Adult Services in Barnet. Applicants must have a Professional qualification in Social Work and registered with Social Work England. Must have right to work in the UK. If you do not meet these requirements, please DO NOT Apply. Candidates must be fully competent to Senior Social Worker level under the Social Worker National Competency Framework * Role Specific Responsibilities * Under the direction of a Team Leader, provide practice leadership and case work supervision to social workers/ occupational therapists and other colleagues operating within a multidisciplinary team in Integrated Care – OD/PD and LD/MH. Deliver individualised and needs-led enablement and long term support plans for adults who require support, through the use of timely and focused interventions, support and advice that facilitate long-term independence and choice. * Provide consultation and advice to support social workers/ occupational therapists in undertaking complex assessments and interventions, encouraging the development of high quality standards and practice within a culture of continuous service improvement, value for money and safer practice. * Take responsibility for managing a small caseload of the more complex cases. * Chair safeguarding meetings and other appropriate multidisciplinary meetings as required by the Team Leader as appropriate. * As a Social Worker act as a Best Interest Assessor in relation to assessments for Authorisations under the Deprivation of Liberty safeguards and/or Mental Capacity Assessments and attend lead training in connection with this role. * Perform the role of lead practitioner within teams, helping develop the skills, experience and practice of team members and take the lead in developing particular areas of professional practice. * Build effective working relationships with partners who operate both within and outside of the council, such as the Council’s New Support and Customer Services Organisation (NSCSO), Health other care providers and colleagues to achieve an integrated approach to assessment, planning and review. * Ensure that the responsibility of safeguarding adults at risk is a fundamental element of this job and that the principles are embedded in all procedures, practices, professional advice, decisions and support. Ensure that the service promotes safety and managed risk in the context of maintaining choice. * Take responsibility for promoting, monitoring and safeguarding the welfare of people who come into contact with the service. Ensure full compliance with the Pan-London protocols and Barnet safeguarding standards in relation to timescales, alerts, investigations, protection planning, recording and audits. * Ensure relevant risks are appropriately identified, recorded and managed in a consistent and planned fashion in accordance with service practice and standards. * Deliver a high performing, productive, quality service that is cost effective and integrated between social care and health with an increased focus on personalisation and self directed support. * Support, promote and apply self-directed support, direct payments, Telecare equipment and rehabilitation to support the principle of service users and carers having choice. * Ensure the timely and accurate recording of relevant data relating to service users and carers on appropriate systems, such as the case management system, document management system, and purchasing/finance system in line with the processes, standards and protocols of the Council. * Ensure full compliance with statutory regulations, policies, procedures, best practice and professional standards within Adults and Communities, and those of relevant partner agencies such as Health. * Lead on cross cutting project work as directed in line with service priorities. With SW Locums you can rely on: * Fastest pay available, from completion of timesheet to reaching your bank. * Constant, polite support with your own, vastly experienced and knowledgeable consultant. * Great rates of pay. * No “waffle”, informative and conscientious advice. * Contact available 24/7. * Access to exclusive vacancies nationwide. * Free DBS and compliance service. * Access to on-going training opportunities. * Industry leading “Refer a Friend” recommendation scheme offering up to £300 for successfully placed referrals.* * Excellent “Find your own job” bonus – get £250 for bringing your own position to us * * Terms and conditions apply to our bonus scheme