Senior Social Worker - Lambeth - Referral & Assessment Team

Please ensure candidates have: 3+ years CAT experience Can commute to work (no parking on-site) Can attend the office at least twice a week Resilience and are committed workers

What we offer: Lambeth Social Work Academy offers free training for both the agency and permanent staff. Opportunity for career development across various services Resources like Contextual safeguarding teams, Court teams, Early help services and loads of community-based organisations that we partner with Very exciting and vibrant work community with numerous groups like Choir, yoga, grief and bereavement support, bike safety scheme, We offer supportive and regular supervision Manageable caseloads Excellent transport link Hybrid working Very stable Senior Management Team

Benefits in this role:

* Supportive team and management
* Flexible working available
* Long term contract
* Progression opportunities

Your main responsibilities include:

* Hold and effectively manage a complex and varied caseload with appropriate supervision, guidance, and support, reflecting the function of the team and the Vulnerable People Service in accordance with policy, procedures, guidance and legislation.
* Undertake work within legislative frameworks including the preparation of written statements and representations to the judiciary at Court hearings.
* You will be accountable for complex decision making in relation to caseloads ensuring professional judgement, service user involvement, needs led assessment, critical reflection, and analysis to inform this.
* You will identify and assess levels of risk and need (within statutory frameworks) in often complex situations. Undertake safeguarding investigations and deliver protective and/or supportive services for individuals at risk and maintain up to date assessments, care plans and reviews.
* You will be preparing statements of need/care and support plans, in consultation with other agencies as appropriate, that reflect the wishes of the individual and lead to the commissioning of personalised packages of care.
* You will undertake direct work with adults and their families in line with care plans.
* You will work co-operatively with both internal and external colleagues across multi - agency boundaries.

Essential requirements:

* Social Work England registration
* Eligible to work in the UK
* 2 years+ post-qualified experience
* Degree level or equivalent in Social Work

Benefits of working with Remedy

• A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant.
• Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs.
• Referral bonus - up to £250* per person placed.
• Double payrolls each week.