Social Worker - Commissioning Review Team

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.

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

• 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. 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.

• 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