Social Worker - Commissioning Review Team

Location: Hackney Central

Adults Social Worker - Commissioning Reviews

£32.00 per hour (Umbrella)

Locum | Hybrid Working

ASAP Start

Hackney Council is looking for experienced Commissioning Reviews Social Workers to join the Adults Commissioning Reviews Team on a locum basis.

This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in ensuring that commissioned services are delivering high-quality, cost-effective care while improving outcomes for adults across the borough.

The Role

You will undertake person-centred reviews of adults receiving commissioned care, ensuring services continue to meet assessed needs, promote independence and provide value for money.

Key responsibilities include:

Carrying out strengths-based reviews in line with the Care Act
Ensuring placements are meeting quality, safeguarding and cost-effectiveness standards
Reviewing and updating outcome-focused support plans
Working closely with providers, internal stakeholders and partner agencies
Supporting service development and identifying gaps in provision
Contributing to commissioning activity, service improvement and market development
Managing complex cases and supporting transitions where needs change
All reviews must be completed face to face ? onsite visits are mandatory however team operates on a remote-working basis, with flexibility in day-to-day working - Monthly team meetings are held face to face Requirements

Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration
Minimum 2 years? experience within a Commissioning Reviews Team
Strong knowledge of the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act and Safeguarding
Experience undertaking reviews and reassessments within adult services
Ability to analyse service provision, improve outcomes and ensure cost efficiency
Experience working collaboratively across multi-agency settings
Supervisory experience (supporting Reviewing Officers)
Experience managing budgets and driving efficiencies Apply

To apply or find out more, please contact:

Jordan Peat - QSW & NQSW Talent Partner - (url removed)

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