ASC - Adult Social Worker (Rehab) - Social Care Qualified in Bromley

ASC – Adult Social Worker (Rehabilitation) - Hybrid

Location: Bromley, Kent
Working Arrangement: Hybrid – 2 days per week office/MDT based in Bromley
Pay Rate: £32.99 per hour (Umbrella)
Job Title: Adult Social Worker – Rehabilitation
Service Area: Adult Social Care (ASC)
Qualification: Social Work Qualified

About the Role

We are currently recruiting for an experienced and motivated Adult Social Worker (Rehabilitation) to join the Integrated Team within Adult Social Care in Bromley.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified Social Worker to support adults with care and support needs, helping them regain independence, improve their wellbeing and achieve positive, person-centred outcomes following hospital discharge and rehabilitation.

The successful candidate will work as part of an Integrated Team alongside social workers aligned to multidisciplinary teams (MDTs), providing a responsive and effective service to vulnerable adults and their carers.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake strengths-based assessments of adults and carers in accordance with the Care Act 2014 and relevant adult social care legislation.
• Support Bromley residents following hospital discharge and completion of rehabilitation programmes.
• Develop, implement, monitor and review individualised care and support plans.
• Promote independence, wellbeing, choice and person-centred outcomes for adults and their carers.
• Undertake safeguarding enquiries and Best Interest Assessments where required.
• Participate in duty functions and ensure residents receive timely and appropriate interventions to meet their eligible needs.
• Attend and actively contribute to the weekly Community Neuro Team MDT, through which the majority of referrals will be received.
• Work with residents in their own homes, care homes and bed-based rehabilitation settings.
• Coordinate and commission appropriate care and support services, authorising services within delegated financial limits.
• Work collaboratively with health professionals, social care colleagues, voluntary organisations, private sector providers and other partner agencies.
• Identify and manage risks, ensuring appropriate safeguarding measures are in place.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date case records, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, policies and procedures.
• Contribute to service development and improvement initiatives.
• Support colleagues across the wider Integrated Team and supervise staff where agreed.
• Ensure resources are used effectively to meet the needs of local residents.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will:

• Hold a recognised Social Work qualification.
• Be registered with Social Work England.
• Have experience working within Adult Social Care.
• Have a sound understanding of the Care Act 2014, safeguarding legislation and relevant adult social care frameworks.
• Have experience undertaking assessments, care planning and reviews.
• Understand strengths-based and person-centred approaches to social work practice.
• Ideally have experience supporting adults following hospital discharge, rehabilitation or working within multidisciplinary teams.
• Have excellent communication, assessment and report-writing skills.
• Be confident working collaboratively with health and social care professionals and external partner agencies.
• Be able to manage a varied caseload, prioritise competing demands and work independently.
• Demonstrate a commitment to promoting independence, dignity, choice and positive outcomes for adults and carers.

Apply Now

If you are a qualified Adult Social Worker with experience in rehabilitation, hospital discharge or adult social care, and are passionate about making a positive difference to people's lives, we would love to hear from you.

For more information, please contact Shivashni Govender at LinsCare!