Social Care & Health (Qualified) - ASW - Social Care Assessor

WE ARE HIRING!

Qualified Social Care Assessor (ASW) – Scale 6

📍 Location: Twickenham, Richmond
💷 Pay Rate: £27.54 per hour (Umbrella)
⏰ Working Hours: 36 hours per week
📅 Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm
📋 Contract: 3 months initially, with the potential to extend

About the Opportunity

Are you a qualified Social Care professional with experience in adult mental health services?

We are currently seeking a motivated and experienced Social Care Assessor (ASW) to join the Mental Health Reviews, Accommodation and Projects Team based in Twickenham, Richmond.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dedicated team supporting adults with mental health needs, providing duty cover and ensuring individuals receive appropriate care, support and guidance.

The successful candidate will be confident working in a fast-paced environment, with a strong understanding of mental health conditions, the Care Act 2014 and local authority procedures.

What We Are Looking For

To be successful in this role, you will need:

* Mental Health Knowledge: A good understanding of mental health diagnoses and how these impact service users and their support needs.

* Care Act Expertise: Strong knowledge of the Care Act 2014, associated statutory guidance and local authority processes.

* Excellent Communication Skills: A dynamic, proactive and resilient approach, with a can-do attitude and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Key Responsibilities

* Providing duty cover for adults with mental health needs.

* Understanding and responding to the needs of individuals with varying mental health diagnoses.

* Applying knowledge of the Care Act 2014 and relevant statutory guidance.

* Following local authority policies, procedures and assessment processes.

* Working collaboratively with colleagues and other professionals.

* Managing competing priorities within a busy duty service.

Working Arrangements

* This is an office-based position due to the duty cover requirements.

* Occasional homeworking may be permitted with prior approval from the manager.

* A laptop and necessary equipment will be provided.

Interested?

If you are a qualified Social Care professional with the relevant adult mental health experience and a strong understanding of the Care Act 2014, we would love to hear from you!

For more information, please contact Shivashni Govender at LinsCare
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed