Social Care & Health (Qualified) - ASW - Social Care Assessor in Richmond upon Thames

🚀 WE ARE HIRING!

Qualified Social Care Assessor (ASW) – Scale 6

📍 Location: Twickenham, Richmond
💷 Pay Rate: £27.54 per hour (Umbrella)
⏰ Working Hours: 36 hours per week
📅 Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm
📋 Contract: 3 months initially, with the potential to extend

About the Opportunity

Are you a qualified Social Care professional with experience in adult mental health services?

We are currently seeking a motivated and experienced Social Care Assessor (ASW) to join the Mental Health Reviews, Accommodation and Projects Team based in Twickenham, Richmond.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dedicated team supporting adults with mental health needs, providing duty cover and ensuring individuals receive appropriate care, support and guidance.

The successful candidate will be confident working in a fast-paced environment, with a strong understanding of mental health conditions, the Care Act 2014 and local authority procedures.

What We Are Looking For

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Mental Health Knowledge: A good understanding of mental health diagnoses and how these impact service users and their support needs.
• Care Act Expertise: Strong knowledge of the Care Act 2014, associated statutory guidance and local authority processes.
• Excellent Communication Skills: A dynamic, proactive and resilient approach, with a can-do attitude and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing duty cover for adults with mental health needs.
• Understanding and responding to the needs of individuals with varying mental health diagnoses.
• Applying knowledge of the Care Act 2014 and relevant statutory guidance.
• Following local authority policies, procedures and assessment processes.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues and other professionals.
• Managing competing priorities within a busy duty service.

Working Arrangements

• This is an office-based position due to the duty cover requirements.
• Occasional homeworking may be permitted with prior approval from the manager.
• A laptop and necessary equipment will be provided.

Interested?

If you are a qualified Social Care professional with the relevant adult mental health experience and a strong understanding of the Care Act 2014, we would love to hear from you!

For more information, please contact Shivashni Govender at LinsCare!