About the role
Salary: £25,564.50 a year
Are you looking to step into the world of social care where helping some of the most vulnerable people in society is your passion? Then join Jacobs Neurological Centre in Sawbridgeworth as a Social Worker Assistant. Working 37.5 hours a week, you will join the team at Jacobs Neurological Centre, a purpose-built neurological centre for men and women over the age of 18 years, who have an acquired brain injury. Reporting to a Registered Social Worker, you will liaise with service users families/significant others as you gather information to assist in carrying out assessments and social circumstances reports to support service users to identify the best outcomes for their health and wellbeing. From supporting service users' health progression to promoting their independence, you will correspond and liaise with external agencies to facilitate and progress arrangements to meet service users set outcomes. You will be responsible for accompanying service users on community leave and will support them in understanding and managing their personal budgeting and financial arrangements. As a Social Worker Assistant, you will promote Adult safeguarding throughout the service, this will see you refer any safeguarding issues to a Social Worker/TDT and the Adult Safeguarding Team. At Elysium a range of training opportunities are available that can see your career grow and you achieve your career aspirations.
Join Jacobs Neurological Centre in Sawbridgeworth as a Social Worker Assistant to support and assist in carrying out assessments and social circumstances reports. You will collaborate with external agencies to achieve outcomes for service users, while managing financial arrangements and promoting independence. As an assistant, you will play a vital role in adult safeguarding, referring any issues to the safeguarding team. The position provides 37.5 hours of work per week. Elysium offers ample training opportunities to enhance your career journey. Your role also includes record-keeping on relevant systems, conducting community meetings, and substituting in meetings and interviews. It is crucial to have excellent interpersonal skills and an understanding of the Mental Capacity Act and safeguarding vulnerable adults. This role demands teamwork and resilience to handle challenging situations, making it ideal for those eager to make a difference in social care.
Are you looking to step into the world of social care where helping some of the most vulnerable people in society is your passion? Then join Jacobs Neurological Centre in Sawbridgeworth as a Social Worker Assistant.