3 Month Contract With A Local Authority

To undertake person-centred assessments and welfare visits for Haringey residents, service users, and their carers in line with the Care Act 2014. The role focuses on maximizing independence through preventative interventions, strengths-based approaches, and collaboration with voluntary and community groups.

Main Responsibilities

• Manage and prioritise workload, meeting deadlines and maintaining high-quality written work.
  

• Conduct holistic, person-centred assessments and reviews focusing on strengths and preventative interventions.
  

• Assess, review, and provide support to carers and families.
  

• Ensure compliance with the Mental Capacity Act, conducting capacity assessments and making Best Interest decisions where required.
  

• Use assessments to achieve outcomes for service users and hold providers accountable.
  

• Maintain clear, accurate, and up-to-date records.
  

• Implement changes to support arrangements, manage personal budgets, and ensure value-for-money care packages.
  

• Work within the framework of the Care Act 2014 to deliver accessible, holistic, and wellbeing-focused assessments.
  

• Fully participate in supervision and professional development.
  

• Apply knowledge of the Continuing Health Care framework, including DST completion and joint working with health colleagues.
  

• Collaborate with commissioning teams to maintain quality standards of providers.
  

• Manage risks collaboratively with partners, carers, and providers, supporting positive risk-taking.
  

• Understand Haringey safeguarding processes, statutory guidance, and undertake safeguarding enquiries.
  

• Comply with legislative and organisational frameworks while maintaining best practice.
  

• Participate in team meetings to improve outcomes and service development.
  

• Work proactively with professionals, organisations, and carers to set targets and maximise life opportunities.
  

• Meet performance management indicators within the Assessment Service.
  

• Understand borough resources, especially voluntary and community sectors, to connect service users and families to support.
  

• Exercise responsibilities under the Health and Safety at Work Act.
  

• Undertake mandatory and role-specific training for continuous professional development.
  

Requirements

• Degree or Diploma in Social Work (essential).
  

• Working knowledge of key legislation within health and social care.
  

• Robust understanding of health and social care frameworks and their impact on practice.
  

• Knowledge of social and health groups, with ability to engage positively for best outcomes.
  

• Strong written and analytical skills; outcome-focused reports with actionable solutions.
  

• Excellent communication skills to support engagement.
  

• Strong organisational skills and time management.
  

• Proficiency in Microsoft Windows applications.
  

• 36 Working Hours Per Week
  
• Bi-Weekly payments