Social Worker

Social Worker

Service care Solution are currently recruiting for a Social Worker for the Transfer of Care Team in Peterborough.

We are looking for a Social Worker to assess the needs of individuals who either potentially or currently meet the eligibility criteria for services from the Department, and to ensure care is well co-ordinated for those most at risk of hospitalisation or admission to long term care homes

Main Responsibilities

As a Social Worker, you will be responsible for:


Undertake timely and holistic assessments of need for individuals and where appropriate their carer’s in line with eligibility criteria for services and best practice standards.



In line with Safeguarding Policies and Procedures, undertake safeguarding investigations and implement adult protection plans.



Formulate and implement care plans which maximise choice and control and review the outcomes of the plans to ensure needs are met.

For individual’s and/or carers who meet the department’s eligibility criteria to ensure the most effective application of resources available.

This will include the active promotion of direct payments and personalisation agenda.



Implement agreed care plans and to monitor and review the confirmed fit between the individuals and/or carer’s needs and the services provided.


Requirements:


Degree in Social Work and registered with Social Work England
ASYE Completed
Enhanced DBS
Full UK Driving Licence and access to own vehicle


Working with Service Care Solutions comes with many benefits, including:


A specialist consultant within an experience and dedicated recruitment team
Excellent rates of pay
Payroll services twice a week


If you are interested in the Social Worker role, or know of anyone who may be, please contact Emma at Service Care Solutions on 01772 208964 or email emma.petricco@servicecare.org.uk
Service Care Solutions also offers a £250 referral bonus! So if you know of anyone who would be perfect for this position and they are placed into work, you will receive £250 for the referral once their probationary period has been completed!