ASW Social Worker (2 yrs + PQE) (Adults) - Max Rate
Hackney Council
29th April 2025 - 28th July 2025
£25.08 per hour
Hackney Service Centre, 1 Hillman Street, London, E8 1DY
Adult Social Worker
Temporary
Role
Who You Are
You are a dedicated social worker with a passion for providing support and services to adults with learning disabilities. You possess a commitment to ensuring safety and promoting well-being through collaborative work within a multi-agency team. You are reliable and capable of swiftly addressing urgent matters, offering both preventative and direct support.
What the Job Involves
This full-time position requires you to work 36 hours per week for an initial period of 3 months. As a Duty Social Worker within the Integrated Learning Disability Team, you will:
- Record actions and decisions clearly in the Mosaic system.
- Collaborate within a multi-agency team for health and social care services delivery.
- Provide direct advice and preventative support to adults with learning disabilities.
- Respond effectively to urgent matters to ensure the safety and well-being of service users.
- Conduct assessments and visits in emergency situations.
- Act as the first point of contact for safeguarding concerns and ensure appropriate follow-up.
- Adhere to risk management and apply principles of the MCA Act where necessary.
- Maintain high professional standards of social care practice, including quality decision-making and adherence to Social Work England standards.
Skills
- Strong communication and record-keeping skills
- Ability to work collaboratively within a multi-agency team
- Problem-solving and crisis management proficiency
- Knowledge of safeguarding procedures
- Experience with risk management and applying the MCA Act
- Commitment to professional standards and quality social care practice