Social worker

Social Worker – Adult Social Care Team

Are you a passionate and experienced Social Worker looking to make a meaningful difference in adults' lives? Do you thrive in a forward-thinking environment that prioritizes proactive and preventative care? We are currently seeking a dedicated Social Worker to join the innovative Proactive Frailty and Complex Care Team (PROFACCT) in Islington, London. This full-time, fixed-term contract offers an exciting opportunity to work within a collaborative service between Islington Council Adult Social Care and Whittington Health.

About the Role:

As a Social Worker, you will play a vital role in delivering strengths-based assessments and interventions for adults living with frailty and complex needs. Your work will focus on reducing hospital admissions, supporting independence, and enhancing quality of life through early intervention and innovative care planning. You will collaborate closely with residents, carers, community organizations, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure holistic and person-centred support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver assessments and interventions under the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, and other relevant legislation.
• Work collaboratively with residents, carers, health professionals, and community services.
• Attend and contribute to multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings.
• Identify and respond effectively to safeguarding concerns, adopting a Making Safeguarding Personal approach.
• Maintain accurate and timely case records using the LAS electronic system.
• Support anticipatory care planning and early intervention initiatives.
• Embody the CARE (Collaborative, Ambitious, Resourceful, Empowering) and iCARE (Innovation, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence) values.

About You:

The ideal Social Worker will be registered with Social Work England and possess experience working in adult social care. You will be committed to strength-based, person-centred practices and comfortable working in fast-paced environments. Strong relationship-building skills across health and social care sectors are essential.

Benefits:

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• Opportunity to work in a borough committed to fairness, inclusion, and innovation
• Collaborative working environment with supportive multidisciplinary teams
• Contribute to pioneering preventative care initiatives
• Fixed-term contract offering stability and professional growth opportunities

Salary: £24.06 PAYE per hour exclusive of holiday pay or £32.52 LTD inclusive of holiday pay 

How to Apply

Interested candidates should contact Delanie Heyes or call 01772 208964. Please submit your CV to Delanie.heyes@servicecare.org.uk