Job Description - Senior Social Worker Senior Practitioner
9 weeks contract with local authority
The Joint Emergency Team (JET) is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join our dynamic, multi\-professional team. This role is crucial in providing urgent social care and safeguarding responses for individuals over 18 within the Royal Borough of Greenwich. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with a team of experts, including nurses, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, general practitioners, and other social workers. The position is a contract role until March 2025, offering an opportunity to make a significant impact by supporting individuals in their homes and reducing hospital admissions. The role involves working in a fast\-paced environment, requiring creativity, initiative, and a person\-centered approach to care.
Responsibilities:
Collaborate with a multi\-professional team to deliver urgent social care and safeguarding responses.
Co\-produce care solutions using a person\-centered approach.
Manage crisis referrals and provide interventions to support individuals at home.
Complete Continuing Health Care assessments for unallocated cases in the borough.
Work flexible hours, including one late shift per week and one weekend in four.
Participate in regular supervision and training for professional development.
Engage with the Virtual Ward, 111, GPs, D2As, LAS, and the Contact and Assessment Team for referrals.
Requirements
Requirements:
Proven experience as a Social Worker, preferably with experience in Continuing Health Care assessments.
Ability to work independently and as part of an integrated team.
Creative problem\-solving skills and initiative.
Flexibility to work late shifts and weekends as required.
Commitment to professional development and willingness to undergo training.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Registration with a Royal Borough of Greenwich GP and residency within the borough.
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