4-5 months contract with a local authority

Job Purpose

To provide high-quality, person-centred social work interventions as part of a fast-paced, multi-professional team responding to urgent and crisis referrals. The role focuses on supporting adults (18+) to remain safely in their homes, avoiding unnecessary hospital admissions, and delivering timely safeguarding and care planning responses. The postholder will also contribute to Continuing Health Care (CHC) assessments and work collaboratively with health and social care professionals to deliver integrated care solutions.

Key Duties/Accountabilities

Undertake strengths-based assessments (SBA) and co-produce care plans that promote independence and wellbeing.
Respond promptly to urgent referrals from sources such as the Virtual Ward, 111, GPs, Discharge to Assess (D2A), London Ambulance Service (LAS), and the Contact and Assessment Team.
Work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team including nurses, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, GPs, and other social workers.
Deliver safeguarding interventions in line with statutory responsibilities and local procedures.
Complete Continuing Health Care (CHC) assessments for individuals without an allocated social worker (training will be provided if needed).

Essential Experience Required

Proven experience in adult social work, ideally in a crisis response or integrated care setting.
Strong understanding of the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, and safeguarding procedures.
Experience in strengths-based assessment and person-centred care planning.
Ability to work under pressure, manage competing priorities, and make sound decisions quickly.
Creative problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Experience or willingness to train in Continuing Health Care (CHC) assessments.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and IT skills.

Essential Qualification Required

Additional information to note

The role closes soon, apply ASAP.

Requirements

Proven experience in adult social work
Strong understanding of the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, and safeguarding procedures
Degree in Social Work or equivalent
Registration with Social Work England

Senior Social Worker