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Social Care & Health (Qualified) - ASW - Social Care Assessor
St. Margarets and North Twickenham
17 hours ago
Full-time
On-site
Richmond upon Thames, Greater London
£27.54 - £27.54 GBP hourly
Health / Social Care
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
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