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Social Worker
Job Posted: 12 days ago
Salary: £ 35 - 40 / Hour
Job Type: Contract
Location: East Lothian
Expire in: 16 days
Job Description
Are you a Qualified Social Worker wondering what other opportunities are out there?
Look no further…
Randstad are recruiting for Qualified Social Workers to join East Lothian Council's Adults Service in their SDS team. This is a full time role offering a fantastic competitive pay rate.
Benefits:
Hybrid working
Competitive rates of pay
Mileage reimbursement
Supervision
Weekly pay
One committed and dedicated point of contact
An unlimited referrals incentive, giving you a £300 voucher for anyone you refer to us (T&Cs apply)
A full range of free training available
Access to 100s of discounts through the Hapi App
Free healthcare, medical and financial advice available Responsibilities:
Lead holistic, person-centered assessments that identify individual strengths and personal outcomes rather than just service deficits.
Apply National Eligibility Criteria to ensure resources are directed to those with substantial or critical needs.
Co-produce robust support plans that transition individuals from acute or crisis settings into long-term community stability.
Expertly guide service users and their families through the 4 SDS Options, ensuring they understand their rights and responsibilities.
Facilitate Option 1 (Direct Payments) by setting up budgets, assisting with PA recruitment via partner agencies (LCIL), and monitoring financial compliance.
Authorise innovative spend solutions that meet social care outcomes more effectively than traditional "off-the-shelf" services.
Act as a Council Officer to lead inquiries and investigations, ensuring robust risk management for adults at risk of harm.
Execute duties under the Social Care (SDS) (Scotland) Act 2013, the Adults with Incapacity Act, and the Mental Health Act.
Maintain a complex caseload with a high expectation for throughput and timely annual reviews.
Work alongside GPs, District Nurses, and the Home First team to prevent unnecessary hospital admissions.
Partner with Carers of East Lothian (CoEL) and advocacy groups to provide a "whole-family" approach to support.
Ensure all case notes, assessments, and financial approvals are accurately recorded using the MOSAIC case management system.Requirements:
PVG
SSSC registration
Social Work DegreeExperience:
ChildrenIf you have any further questions, or wish to apply for this role then please contact Hannah on (phone number removed) or . Otherwise Apply Below and I will be in touch soon.
Are you thinking about a change in your career but not sure about this role? Whether you are an existing candidate, new to the locum market and are exploring some options or looking for a new permanent role, we have several exciting opportunities with competitive pay & flexibility. If you wish to discuss this further please contact me on the details above.
Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.
Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffingBefore You Apply
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