Social Work Assistant

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Job description

Seven Social Care are looking for a Social Work Assistant in Shropshire.
This position is initially for a period of 3 months and is paying £15.80 per hour (paid to you via an umbrella company.)

The role:

Within the framework of legislation, agreed Council Policies and Procedures, to work with and on behalf of vulnerable people by completing the required needs based assessments, arranging a full range of services and care managing a caseload of clients and carers.

Key Responsibilities:
* Carry out basic needs based assessments with vulnerable people and their carers within agreed procedures, to determine specific individual client needs, identify levels of risk and urgency of response in order to construct an individual Care Plan.
* Implement, coordinate and maintain individual Care Plans and act as Care Manager to ensure that services are arranged to meet the identified needs of vulnerable people.
* Monitor, evaluate and review individual Care Plans, identify and respond to significant changes by modifying the Care Plan to ensure that the identified needs continue to be met in the most cost effective way.
* Negotiate and liaise with other professionals, statutory and voluntary agencies, relatives and carers about care arrangements in order to maintain the best possible service provision for clients and carers.
* Inform clients and carers of the financial implications of care services, undertake financial assessments and encourage clients to access benefits advice in order to maximize income to clients, carers and the department.
* Prepare and maintain client records/systems, both written and electronic to ensure the provision of accurate up to date client related information to the group.

Applicant Requirements:
* Qualifications: NVQ 4 or NVQ 3, or equivalent, in Social Care.
* Experience: 2+ years working within a similar role.
* Compliance: Current DBS check.
* Travel: Clean UK driving license with the ability to commute to and from work independently.
* Hours: 37 hours p/w.

Working with Seven Social Care:

We have been helping social care professionals find exciting new roles for almost a decade, so we know exactly where to look when it comes to sourcing the best opportunities. We operate across the UK, and, with over 300 five-star reviews, multiple awards and amazing relationships with the biggest employers in UK social care, we give you the best chance of landing your next role.

We have a reputation for recruiting at lightning speed, however, we can only respond to candidates who meet the exact requirements of the position. If you have any queries about a role or application, please visit our website where our amazing candidate support team will be more than happy to help.

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Reference ID: 50601

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Salary: £15.80 per hour

Experience:
* Similar: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:
* NVQ Level 4 or 3 in Social Care (required)