Social Worker - Community Independence Service/Reablement Team

Social Worker - CIS (Community Independence Service) Reablement Team
Location: 215 Lisson Grove, London NW8 8LW
Salary: 42,861 - 50,646 per annum
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 36 hours per week
Vetting Requirements: Enhanced DBS Check
Closing Date: 21 March 2025

About Us:

At Westminster City Council, we're passionate about supporting adults to live independently and improve their quality of life. Through the CIS Reablement team, we help adults regain independence after illness or injury. We focus on person-centred care and long-term solutions, like the story of Mrs D, who stayed at home with the right support.

The Role:

As a Social Worker in CIS, you will:

• Conduct Assessments: Assess needs at home and in community settings, developing person-centred care plans.
• Work Collaboratively: Team up with Occupational Therapists and Independent Living Assessors to deliver integrated care.
• Safeguard and Support: Ensure service users are protected, and provide support to families and carers.
• Proactively Plan: Look ahead to prevent future needs and create sustainable support options.

You will document assessments and work with a multidisciplinary team to deliver meaningful impact.

About You:

You will be:

• A qualified and registered Social Worker with experience in community settings.
• Experienced in Mental Capacity Assessments and creating care plans.
• Familiar with assistive technologies and safeguarding procedures.
• Competent using Mosaic, System1, and MS Office.

You will need an enhanced DBS check and a passion for delivering high-quality care to diverse communities.

Westminster City Council supports Care Leavers into employment, offering interviews to those who meet the essential criteria.

Contact:
Phil at Ackerman Pierce
(phone number removed)