Adult Social Worker |Supporting Independence Team

Adult Social Worker needed for our Supporting Independence Team in Luton, paying up to £35 per hour

Adult Social Worker – Supporting Independence Team
Luton Borough Council
Up to £35 per hour
Locum | Full-time | Hybrid

Luton Borough Council is looking for an experienced Adult Social Worker to join its Supporting Independence Team (SIT) on a locum basis.

The Supporting Independence Team works with adults to promote independence, prevent escalation of care needs and help people remain safely within their communities for as long as possible.

• Undertake Care Act assessments and reviews.
• Work with adults to identify their strengths, needs and desired outcomes.
• Develop person-centred support plans focused on promoting independence.
• Identify preventative and community-based support options.
• Work alongside health, voluntary and community services and other professionals.
• Safeguard adults where appropriate and respond to identified risks.
• Support people to access appropriate services and resources.
• Review outcomes and adapt support where circumstances change.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure work is completed in line with statutory requirements.

• Social Work England registration.
• Social Work qualification.
• Recent experience within Adult Social Care.
• Good working knowledge of the Care Act 2014, safeguarding and strengths-based practice.
• Ability to manage a caseload independently.
• Strong communication and partnership-working skills.
• Previous experience of working in a prevention, early-intervention, locality or community-based adult social care setting would be advantageous.

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