Social Worker - Targeted Review Team

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Job Title: Social Worker - Targeted Review Team

Specialism: Targeted Review Team (Adult Social Care)

Location: Medway, UK

Salary: £38 per hour

Type: Locum, 3 months, Full-Time

Join our inspiring team as a Social Worker in the Targeted Review Team in Medway, UK, earning £38 per hour. This exciting locum position is for three months and offers you the chance to engage deeply in adult social care, making a tangible difference in people’s lives. Working within the People:
Children and Adults Directorate, particularly focused on Adult Social Care, you will gain valuable experience and contribute positively to the community. This full-time role will primarily involve working face‑to‑face with individuals to ensure that their needs and voices are central to their care planning and assessment.

• Locum flexibility:
  As a locum social worker, you will enjoy the flexibility that comes with managing your own workload. You can choose the assignments that best suit your skills and interests, allowing you to expand your experience in diverse cases.
• Hybrid working:
  This role also offers the opportunity to work in hybrid settings, giving you the flexibility to balance office and home working.
• Professional support:
  You will have access to regular professional supervision and support to ensure you maintain high standards in your practice.
• Career enhancement:
  Enhance your CV with a respected experience in Medway, a place known for its dynamic and innovative approach to social work practice.

• Manage a mixed caseload within the community social work teams, delivering high-quality, person-centred assessments and interventions.
• Work to support adults with care and support needs, their families, and carers to live as independently as possible following a strengths-based approach.
• Liaise effectively with stakeholders, promoting multi-agency collaboration and advocating for the needs of adults in line with the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, and other relevant legislation.
• Prepare clear and concise reports for strategy meetings and court cases.
• Keep abreast of current research and theoretical models in social work to ensure practice remains innovative and effective.
• Demonstrate good time management and organisational skills to handle competing demands.

Medway presents a great lifestyle opportunity with its rich history, scenic landscapes, and vibrant cultural scene. It is a great location to work and live, offering beautiful countryside and bustling towns - truly a place with something for everyone. Explore the potential of your career in a community that values social work and supports your professional growth.