Adults Social worker

A Local Authority is looking for a Adults Social Worker to join their Access team around the Essex region. As the Social Worker, you will be completing assessments and care planning post discharge from hospital. This is a full-time, permanent position.

You will need to have a background within Adults Social Work, ideally with a knowledge and experience of undertaking Mental Capacity Act assessments. This Local Authority has extensive benefits and a great training and development programme.

Benefits for you as the Adults Social Worker:

• 23 Days Annual leave Plus Bank Holidays
• Pension Scheme
• Sick Pay
• Flexible Working
• Employee Scheme
• Healthcare
• Additional Benefits
• Up to £8,000 for relocation

Your responsibilities as the Adults Social Worker:

• Provide assessments and review functions for adults
• Focus on individual's abilities and community assests post discharge from hospital
• Work alongside health colleagues to prevent people from needing long term care
• Support adults to remain independent

Requirements of you as the Adults Social Worker:

• A recognised Social Work qualification (Degree/DipSW/CQSW)
• A valid Social Work England Registration
• Significant experience of working within Adults
• Experience of working within a Local Authority
• Must hold a full UK Driving Licence

Location: Essex

Salary: up to £48,000