Senior Social Worker Senior Practitioner

9 weeks contract with local authority

The Joint Emergency Team (JET) is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join our dynamic multi‑professional team. This role is crucial in providing urgent social care and safeguarding responses for individuals over 18 within the Royal Borough of Greenwich. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with a team of experts including nurses, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, general practitioners and other social workers.

The position is a contract role until March 2025 offering an opportunity to make a significant impact by supporting individuals in their homes and reducing hospital admissions. The role involves working in a fast‑paced environment requiring creativity, initiative and a person‑centred approach to care.

• Collaborate with a multi‑professional team to deliver urgent social care and safeguarding responses.
• Co‑produce care solutions using a person‑centred approach.
• Manage crisis referrals and provide interventions to support individuals at home.
• Complete Continuing Health Care assessments for unallocated cases in the borough.
• Work flexible hours including one late shift per week and one weekend in four.
• Participate in regular supervision and training for professional development.
• Engage with the Virtual Ward 111 GPs, D2
  
  As, LAS and the Contact and Assessment Team for referrals.

• Proven experience as a Social Worker, preferably with experience in Continuing Health Care assessments.
• Ability to work independently and as part of an integrated team.
• Creative problem‑solving skills and initiative.
• Flexibility to work late shifts and weekends as required.
• Commitment to professional development and willingness to undergo training.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Registration with a Royal Borough of Greenwich GP and residency within the borough.

We operate on a bi‑weekly payment plan.

Required Skills: Proven experience in quality assurance and reviewing services for children and young people; strong understanding of statutory and regulatory safeguarding requirements; excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced environment; commitment to championing the rights and well‑being of children and young people.

Key

Skills:

Motivational Interviewing, Section 8, Utilization Management, Case Management, 3G, Benefits Administration, Alzheimer’s Care, Child Protective Services, Patient Service Experience, PTSD Care, Social Work, Addiction Counseling.