Social Worker - Adults Connect Team in Southampton, Hampshire

JOB-20240819-db742659

Job Title: Social Worker – Adults Connect Team
Location: Southampton, UK
Salary: £28-£32 per hour
Contract Type: Ongoing, Full-Time

Embark on an exhilarating journey as a Social Worker within the Adults Connect Team in Southampton. With a rewarding hourly rate of £28-£32, this full-time, ongoing locum position offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in the realm of adult social care.

As the front door to adult social care services, you'll play a crucial role in clearing a backlog of new referrals, expertly identifying when reablement or community resources can support independence, and conducting comprehensive Care Act assessments to determine eligible needs and the best options to meet them.

This fast-paced role requires a confident Social Worker adept in defensible decision-making, working autonomously, and efficiently managing a high turnover with shorter term work assignments. There is an expectation to conclude tasks promptly and to transfer ongoing work to other teams as needed, with weekly allocations to manage.

Perks and Benefits:

• Working as a locum offers you great flexibility and variety in your career. You get to experience different environments and meet new teams without being tied down.

• Southampton offers affordable living whilst being home to a vibrant cultural and social scene. Enjoy waterside living in a city rich with maritime history.

• Professional development opportunities abound in this thriving city, giving you the chance to continuously enhance your skills and knowledge.

What You Will Do:

• Evaluate and process new referrals to adult social care, determining necessary interventions to support service users.

• Identify opportunities for reablement or community resources to maximise service user independence.

• Conduct Care Act assessments to ascertain eligible needs and appropriate response plans.

• Confidently make defensible decisions in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.

• Conclude work assignments in a timely manner and transfer ongoing cases as appropriate.

• Manage weekly allocations to meet team goals and service user requirements.

Southampton, a vibrant city by the sea, not only offers a wealth of professional opportunities for Social Workers but is also a fantastic place to live. Known for its historic links to the Titanic, this bustling port city boasts a rich maritime heritage, stunning parks, and easy access to some of the UK's most beautiful coastlines and countryside.

With its thriving arts and music scene, diverse culinary landscape, and excellent transport links, Southampton is the perfect place to balance a fulfilling career in social work with a lively lifestyle. Whether you fancy enjoying waterside strolls or exploring the New Forest on your days off, Southampton truly has something for everyone!

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