Social Worker - Adult Extra Care / Housing Transition Team in Bromley, Kent

JOB-20240819-db742659

Job Title: Locum Social Worker
Specialism: Adult Extra Care / Housing Transition Team
Job Location: Bromley
Salary: £32 Hourly
Type: Locum, Full Time, 3-6 Months Contract

Locum Social Worker within Adult Extra Care / Housing Transition Team – Bromley, £32 Hourly. Initially a 3-month project with potential to be extended to 6 months, this position offers a fantastic opportunity for a skilled social worker to engage with the Bromley community during a pivotal period of service change within an Extra Care Housing scheme. Dive into this dynamic role full-time and enrich your career while positively impacting the lives of residents during housing transitions.

Perks and benefits:

- Hourly Salary: You will earn a competitive wage of £32 per hour, providing you with financial stability and the flexibility to enjoy life outside of work.
- Work-Life Balance: Relish in the freedom that locum work provides.
- With a full-time schedule that still offers flexibility, you have a unique opportunity to tailor your work around your life.
- Professional Growth: Experience a role that supports your professional development, with chances to expand your expertise in adult social care and housing transitions.
- Networking Opportunities: Work alongside diverse care providers, housing managers, and healthcare professionals, enriching your professional connections and learning from industry experts.

What you will do:

- Conduct timely and proportionate Care Act needs assessments and reviews for residents of the Extra Care Housing scheme.
- Guide residents through the transition from an Extra Care model, ensuring their care plans are updated to reflect revised accommodation and service arrangements.
- Collaborate with the housing provider, outgoing and incoming care providers, commissioners, and health professionals to ensure continuity of care.
- Identify and mitigate risks associated with changes to care provision and accommodation, implementing appropriate risk management and safeguarding measures.
- Carry out Mental Capacity Assessments and contribute to Best Interest decision-making when required.
- Ensure residents, their families, and advocates are kept informed and supported throughout the transition process.
- Maintain precise, timely, and defensible case recording in adherence to statutory and organisational requirements.

Essential Requirements:

- You must be a Qualified Social Worker with current registration with Social Work England.
- Recent experience in adult social care is essential, ideally with a focus on older persons and/or housing-based support services.
- A robust understanding of the Care Act 2014, the Mental Capacity Act 2005, and safeguarding duties is required.
- Proven experience in conducting assessments and reviews within Extra Care, supported housing, or similar settings.

Desirable:

- Experience supporting service transitions or provider changes is highly advantageous.
- Previous involvement with partnership working with housing providers is beneficial.
- Knowledge of commissioning and care provider handover processes is a plus.

Living and working in Bromley promise a rich suburban lifestyle with its vibrant community and easy access to London's cultural and economic hubs. Enjoy the greenery, parks, and spirited events of Bromley while making a tangible difference in the community. Join us in this energising role and become part of an essential transformation.

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