Job Description

JLB29028

 Social Worker Band 6 - South London - 3 to 6 month ongoing contract

You're already making a change in the community, how about thinking even bigger?

We can offer you a bigger, more flexibile with better hours. Interested?

We are looking for an empathetic and compassionate SW. Have we found one in you?

Social work can only be social when it has someone to mediate the socialising

We are looking for the very best Social Worker to work with our client in South London. If you’re looking for your next challenge, congratulations! You’ve just found it!  Here are the top level deets:

Job Title: Social Worker Band 6

Location: South London

Duration: 3-6 months ongoing

Schedule: Monday to Friday (3 Days in, 2 days remote)

Start Date: ASAP

End Date: 3-6 months after contract start

Rate of pay: £27-£31 p/h

A Day in the Life of a Social Worker:

As a Band 6 Social Worker, you will play a pivotal role in supporting adults with varying complexities, including neurological conditions and other traumas, within an inpatient rehabilitation setting. Your responsibilities will include:

Conducting comprehensive, autonomous assessments of patients' social and environmental needs.

Developing and implementing tailored care and support plans to address identified needs.

Providing support and intervention for safeguarding concerns and crisis situations.

Using evidence-based practice and specialist skills to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate interventions.

Collaborating with healthcare professionals, community teams, and external agencies to ensure seamless care coordination and discharge planning.

Maintaining accurate and up-to-date case records in line with professional and organizational standards.

Taking a lead role in organizing and addressing the health, social, and emotional needs of patients with neurological and other complex conditions.

Keeping current with legislative changes, social care practices, and best practices to ensure high-quality service delivery.

Requirements and Qualifications:

Current and valid registration with Social Work England.

Proven experience in working with individuals affected by complex trauma, neurological conditions, or mental health challenges.

Strong communication, advocacy, and interpersonal skills.

Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

Dedication to providing compassionate, person-centered care.

Working hours and contract duration:

This position will require you to work from Monday to Friday, but hours can be flexible. The contract is for 6 months 

Benefits of working with Hunter Gatherer AHP:

Quick & simple online registration.

Join the community and be part of a network of like-minded, conscientious locums with shared values for patients and clients.

As part of the HG Ventures Group of Companies you’ll get bi-weekly payments you can trust.

Represented by AHP sector experts, we listen, understand your needs, and represent you professionally.

A long-term relationship based on trust and understanding.

Access to the very best roles nationwide.

As part of the Hunter Gatherer AHP network, you will be appropriately marketed, in a consultative manner, taking the burden of business development away from you.

Market knowledge, advice and knowledge sharing on market trends and opportunities.

Access to exclusive Hunter AHP events and discounted CPD.

Customer service, it’s a simple philosophy but one we are passionate about.

How to apply:

If this job sounds perfect for you, please call our team on (phone number removed).

You could also send your CV to (url removed) to find out more about the Occupational Therapist roles we have available.

Not available for this position? Recommend a friend or colleague! We operate a simple and transparent scheme – we pay you £250 for a successful placement (qualifying period applies).

About us:

Hunter Gatherer AHP are one of the UK’s leading specialist Allied Health Professionals recruitment agencies.

Our job is to listen, respond and support you in your career goals. To understand your needs and partner with you to help you achieve them. We’ll always be by your side finding you the right job at the right time, with friendly, caring service. What’s more, we pay leading rates with multiple pay runs each week, so you’ll never be left waiting. Just one of the reasons for our group's excellent 4.7 Google rating.

Oh, and we’re also one of the top 10 UK Best Small Companies to Work For