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Social Worker

Salary: Up to £32 per hour + Hybrid Working
Location: Hackney

 

Social Worker - Adult Access & Duty Team

Hackney Council (Hybrid)
Up to £32.00 per hour (Umbrella)
Locum Contract

Connect2SocialWork are currently recruiting for an experienced Adult Social Worker to join the Access & Duty Team at Hackney Council.

This is an excellent opportunity to work within a fast-paced front door service, where you will play a key role in ensuring timely responses to referrals and supporting residents to access the right services at the earliest opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

  • Undertake strengths-based Care Act assessments
  • Provide information, advice and signposting to residents and carers
  • Respond to referrals within a busy Access / Duty environment
  • Develop person-centred support plans focused on positive outcomes
  • Contribute to and undertake safeguarding enquiries
  • Assess and manage risk, including MCA and DoLS application
  • Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners
  • Maintain accurate and timely case records

Requirements

  • Qualified Social Worker (Degree / DipSW / CQSW)
  • Registered with Social Work England
  • Experience within Adult Social Care, ideally in Access / Duty / Front Door services
  • Strong working knowledge of:
    • Care Act 2014
    • Mental Capacity Act
    • Safeguarding frameworks
  • Ability to manage a fast-paced caseload and work under pressure
  • Experience working with complex needs and diverse communities (desirable)

Key Skills

  • Strong assessment and analytical ability
  • Excellent communication and partnership working
  • Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines
  • High standard of record keeping and report writing

Why Work with Connect2Socialwork?

  • Competitive pay rates
  • Dedicated consultant with extensive sector knowledge
  • Access to opportunities with forward-thinking local authorities
  • Ongoing support throughout your assignment

Apply today with Connect2Socialwork.

To apply for this role or to discuss the opportunity in confidence, please contact Lisa Hallinan at Connect2socialwork
Email: lisa.hallinan@csltd.org.uk
Phone: 07783171532

Connect2Socialwork is a trading style of Commercial Services Trading LTD - A company wholly owned by Kent County Council. Connect2Socialwork is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.