Adult Social Worker - Community Team

About the Role:

Tempest Resourcing is currently recruiting for a Social Worker to join a busy Adult Community Team based in Waltham Forest.

• Assessing and reviewing needs under the eligibility criteria of adult social services
• Co-ordinating allocation of safeguarding referrals and monitoring progress.
• Designing individual care packages with the service user, family and or carers within a community setting
• Requesting funding for packages of care via the resource allocation group by means of weekly presentation and negotiation
• Undertaking safeguarding investigations within the community and residential settings
• Chairing professional and formal meetings in relation to service user eg: multi-disciplinary meetings and case conferences
• Contributing to team duty rotas to provide prompt and emergency support as required
• Maintaining professional knowledge and skills via continuous professional development, reflective practice, and training and relevant post qualifying awards under the PQ framework
• Maintaining knowledge of relevant research, government guidance, legislation and best practice in my specialist areas of practice
• Contributing to the continuous improvement and development of adult services including providing oversight and support to other professionals

Tempest Resourcing is one of the UK's leading Social Care recruitment agencies, proudly supplying high-quality candidates to more local authorities than any other provider. As a Tier 1 supplier to a significant number of councils across the country, we're perfectly positioned to help you - or someone you know - secure your next opportunity.

If you're interested in the role above or would like a confidential chat about your career options, please don't hesitate to get in touch. We're here to support your next move.

Tempest Social Work Team

0203 651 3181