Adult Social Worker, Merton

Adult Social Worker, Merton 
– Pay rate to £32ph 
To deliver high-quality, person-centred social work practice in line with the Care Act 2014 and associated legislation. The post holder will manage a caseload of adults with learning disabilities and autism, undertake statutory duties, and contribute to safeguarding, risk management, and service improvement. The role includes participation in the team duty system and collaboration with internal and external partners to ensure effective care planning and service delivery. 
Care Management and Casework 

• Undertake the full range of Care Act responsibilities, including assessments, support planning, reviews, and risk assessments.
• Manage a caseload of complex cases, ensuring timely and accurate record-keeping using systems such as Mosaic.
• Carry out statutory duties under relevant legislation, including the Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS).
• Participate in the team duty system, responding to new referrals, emergencies, and safeguarding concerns.
• Undertake safeguarding enquiries in line with local multi-agency procedures and the principles of Making Safeguarding Personal.
• Identify and assess risk, completing risk assessments in accordance with Merton Care Management Procedures.
• Complete Care Act assessments, support planning, reviews, and risk assessments.
• Respond to referrals and emergencies via the team duty system.

 
Please get in touch for more information. 
  
 
This is an agency post and Pertemps can offer you:-  

• A Dedicated consultant who has access to all roles across the UK and is available for you to speak to  

• An easy registration process (all done online)  

• Referral schemes and incentives   

• Ongoing compliance managed for you  

• Prompt and reliable payroll and lots more. 

  
Not looking right now? We also offer generous referral bonuses so please pass on to a colleague or friend who may be!  
 Please contact Helen on 07901286967 or email helen.omara@pprsocialcare.co.uk for more information.