Description Our local government clients in Hackney, Greater London, are seeking an Adult Social Worker - Mental Health Team to provide recovery-focused, strengths-based social care assessments, signposting, and assistance, in line with person-centred standards and that promote independence. Responsibilities To be responsible for recognising and assessing adults at risk and following agreed procedures to record, investigate and respond with appropriate and timely support and interventions, showing an Understanding of mental capacity assessment, risk enablement, working with an Understanding of unwise decision making and Making Safeguarding Personal. Qualifications Essential GCSE Grade (or equivalent) in English Language and Mathematics. UK state-registered degree in Social Work, DipSW or CQSW Social Work England Registration. AMHP qualification. Current or recent valid warrant to practice as an AMHP, and maintenance of AMHP refresher training. Advanced...

Description Our local government clients in Hackney, Greater London, are seeking an ASW - Case Management to provide a high-quality, effective social work service that promptly responds to the needs of residents with care and support needs, their careers, and their families, within statutory guidelines. All assessments and support plans will be completed in accordance with the Care Act's well-being principles and in a strengths-based approach. Newly qualified staff at grade P01 will undertake all work with support, close supervision and guidance and will have a reduced caseload. Upon successful completion of the ASYE, Social Workers will automatically move to P02. Responsibilities Understanding of the context of the provision of statutory social care for children and families, adults and older people and awareness of relevant legislation underpinning care and support - for instance, the Children Act 1989 or the Care Act2014. To provide strengths-based assessments,...