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Requirements:

Social Work England Registration
Experience of carrying out Care Act assessments, Safeguarding Adults Enquiry and Mental Capacity assessment.
Enhanced DBS This local authority based in South West London is seeking an experienced Social Worker to be part of Substance Misuse Team, working within the Mental Health service. You will be responsible for supporting the service in ensuring that primary carers for this service users group are recognised, informed and supported to remain in their key roles.

This authority has a wide ranging training offer which can support staff with their CPD which is required for their registration. They continue to offer agile and flexible working in line with needs of the service and offer mentoring opportunities to staff who wish to progress into more senior positions.

Working with individuals embarking on their recovery journey, you will deliver psycho-social interventions to maximise positive outcomes. The role will involve working closely with statutory services ensuring the needs are met under the provision of the Care Act 2014. You will also work with parents of children subject to children's services involvement. Where risks to children are identified, you will lead on raising concerns, liaising closely with statutory services. Applying a rights' based approach you will advocate and support individuals navigating the social care system.

For further information on the role, send your CV in a Microsoft Word format to Jessel on or give me a ring on (phone number removed) Ext: 7153