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Qualified Social Worker Older People
We have an exciting new position available for a Qualified Social Worker for Older People Team in the South West London area.
Responsibilities:
1. Carries a managed caseload and meets agreed workload targets.
2. Participates in team arrangements to provide an urgent or emergency response, during working hours, as required.
3. Undertakes assessments of user/carer need and constructs appropriate care plans.
4. Purchases services to meet assessed needs, seeking the appropriate authorisation from the budget holder. Liaises with providers as required
5. Maintains a knowledge and awareness of legislation and departmental policies and procedures, and works within these.
6. Works co-operatively with other professionals in the department, other Council departments, Health Service and voluntary sector.
7. Keeps both electronic and manual file records up to date using the department's recording guidelines.
8. Completes written reports as required by departmental procedures.
9. Works in partnership with service users and carers.
10. Attends and participates in meetings regarding service users, e.g. case conferences, network meetings, and reviews.
Pay rate is up to £25 per hour.
GSCC Registration is essential.
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