Qualified Social Worker, Older People and Physical Disabilities Team

Qualified Social Worker, Older People and Physical Disabilities Team
Pay rate £33.76 per hour 
Vitalis are recruiting for a Qualified Social Worker to work in an Older People and Physical Disabilities Team in Southwark.

• Access to a broad range of on-site, Microsoft Teams led and e-learning training, tailored to support Continuing Professional Development requirements, and best practice in the delivery of strengths-based statutory social care. - Flexible working arrangements to be agreed with line manager, Use of Team Oyster card for visits, without the need to pay and be reimburse.
• Supportive and responsive management structure, with a strong focus on supervision as a forum for enabling and facilitating reflective practice. - Opportunities for transition to a permanent contract, and subsequent opportunities to undertake further qualifications such as Practice Assessor, or Best Interests Assessor. - Competitive hourly rate. - Convenient location. The Queens Road office is in the heart of Southwark. It is well connected to bus routes and the Queens Road train station (which is two stops from London Bridge and Canada Water) is directly opposite the road from the office.
• Varied and challenging cases. The work completed within the team supports the ongoing development and experience of the members within. The role will be initially for 3 months pending permanent recruitment.

Overview of the Team and role: The Case Management team undertake longer-term (6 weeks or more), complex social work interventions, working with older adults and physically disabled people; including those with concurrent mental health and substance misuse needs. The team’s work includes complex mental capacity work, including Court of Protection applications where indicated; and undertaking Safeguarding enquiries as well as assessments and unscheduled reviews under the Care Act 2014, and multi-disciplinary input to Continuing Health Care processes. Careful attention is paid to caseload management, to ensure social workers are not overloaded, and are able to give the necessary time and attention to the situations they are supporting individuals through. Applicants need to have experience of working with adults with complex needs preferably in the community, and a minimum of 3 - 4 years post-qualifying statutory experience.
 
Work with Vitalis to Discover Exciting Opportunities in Qualified Social Work, Housing and SEND

• At Vitalis, we’re here to make your career journey seamless and rewarding. Here’s how we support you every step of the way:
• Dedicated Consultant – Gain access to a specialist consultant who knows the market inside-out, has connections to roles across the UK, and is ready to provide tailored career advice and job search support.
• Hassle-Free Registration – Our easy online registration process gets you started quickly and effortlessly.
• Exclusive Incentives – Enjoy referral schemes, bonuses, and other exciting perks.
  Compliance Simplified – Leave the paperwork to us! We handle ongoing compliance, so you can focus on your career.
• Fast, Reliable Payroll – Get paid promptly and consistently without any worries.

 
Whether you’re a qualified social worker, or have an interest in housing or SEND roles, we have the opportunities you’ll want to hear about.
 
Don’t forget, if this role isn’t the perfect fit, we’re confident we can find one that is. We recruit across a wide range of public sector specialisms, including:

• Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO)
  • Best Interest Assessor (BIA)
  • Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)
  • Looked After Children (LAC)
  • Children’s Social Work
  • Adult Social Work
  • Service Manager
  • Head of Service
  • Team Manager
  • Assistant Team Manager
  • A wide range of housing roles
  • Careers in SEND in local authorities

 
Let us help you take the next step in your career. Get in touch with me today to explore our exciting opportunities!
Contact me on olivia.russell@vitalissocialcare.co.uk or 07521053670 for more information.