Adult Senior Practitioner - Continuing Healthcare Team - Southwark - £36ph

Experience with Older People and Physical Disabilities

Position: Continuing Health Care Social Worker - Specialist Post (Adult Social Care and Continuing Health Care Team)

Job Summary: We are seeking a dedicated Social Worker to join our collaborative team, working closely with Adult Social Care and the local Continuing Health Care (CHC) team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in multi-disciplinary settings, the ability to work independently, and a comprehensive understanding of the CHC framework, the Care Act, and ability to conduct face-to-face assessments and reviews with a person-centred and strengths-based focus.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct CHC Assessments and Reviews, ensuring a thorough and person-centred and strengths-based approach.
• Collaborate effectively within a multi-disciplinary team to deliver optimal care outcomes.
• Demonstrate a robust understanding of the CHC framework to guide practice and decision-making.
• Perform Care Act Assessments and Reviews, upholding the principles of the Act in all professional activities.
• Present cases with clarity and confidence to the Social Care Funding Panel.
• Engage in dispute resolution meetings and/or CCG panel discussions as required.
• Assess Mental Capacity and make Best Interest Decisions in line with legal and ethical guidelines.
• Undertake Safeguarding Enquiries where necessary, prioritizing the safety and well-being of individuals.

Work Schedule:

• Full-time: Monday to Friday, 36 hours per week.
• Hybrid Work Model: 2 days remote, 3 days in-office (negotiable).
• Initial two-week induction period to be conducted in-office.

£500 bonus if you refer a suitable person for this job.