London Borough of Bexley
Social Worker - Reablement
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Job Description
Role Summary
The post holder will hold a certificate of Qualification in Social Work/ Diploma in Social Work/ DIPSW or Social Work Degree and fully registered under Social Work England Registration Body.
Responsibilities
The role of a Social Worker involves working with people (including those with physical disabilities, learning disabilities, and mental health needs), and their carers needs within their own environments to provide support with their care needs, and to help them attain an agreed level of independence.
- Work with care agency staff, occupational therapist, and physiotherapist and social workers.
- Develop and monitor reablement programmes to empower people with their daily living activities.
- Undertake Safeguarding and Section 42 inquiries.
- Ensure client and carers’ wishes are central to the decision making and together formulate and implement appropriate care plans which will maximize their independence and help them to remain living in the community for as long as possible or assist them to move seamlessly into more appropriate accommodation.
Requirements
For the full list of essential and desirable criteria for this role then please refer to the Person Specification within the Job Description attached.
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Please upload your personal statement under the Relevant Experience and Skills section and ensure this fully aligns to the role criteria. This should not be more than two sides of A4.
Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of an Enhanced Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
Position Details
This is a permanent position.
Contact Information
For an informal discussion about the role please contact Emma Parker, Reablement Team Manager, 0203 045 4805, emma.parker@bexley.gov.uk
About Bexley
Bexley is a vibrant and diverse outer London Borough nestled in the Thames Gateway between London and Kent which means it combines the perfect blend of city vibe and the tranquillity of Kent. It's got award-winning parks, open spaces, and heritage sites. The borough has excellent transport connections, including the Elizabeth Line and proximity to the M25. Bexley offers fantastic amenities such as libraries, leisure centres, and shopping areas. Our borough is also home to numerous primary and secondary schools, as well as further education institutions.
Our Offer to You
We will offer you in return a package that includes a competitive salary, coaching and mentoring programmes, an excellent pension scheme and generous annual leave plus bank holidays. For more information on the benefits package on offer please refer to the Candidate Information document attached.
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Recruitment Information
As a disability confident employer Bexley welcomes applications from people with all disabilities, including hidden disabilities and mental health conditions. We will interview any disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made to any part of the recruitment process due to your disability, please contact us on recruitment@bexley.gov.uk
This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This role may be available as a development opportunity through secondment for the Council’s existing employees. The Council’s Secondment Scheme can be found here. If this option is of interest, please contact the recruiting manager.
We reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date.
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