Support Worker

BBS Recruitment specialises in social work recruitment, supplying qualified, experienced and dedicated Social Workers tailored to your organisation’s needs. From newly qualified Social Workers to experienced senior practitioners and management professionals, our flexible staffing solutions help reduce vacancies, minimise recruitment costs, strengthen workforce capacity and ensure continuity of service delivery. We connect local authorities and social care organisations with skilled professionals across Children’s and Adults’ Services, supporting safeguarding, improving outcomes for vulnerable individuals and families, and maintaining high standards of care and professional practice.

We are currently recruiting for a Social Worker for our client based in Croydon.

Responsibilities of the Social Worker:

Carrying out timely strengths-based assessments, reviews, and short-term case management.
Developing person-centred support plans to ensure individuals receive the right level of care and intervention.
Supporting adults following hospital discharge, periods of illness, rehabilitation, recuperation, or a decline in health at home.
Completing assessments and support planning within community settings, step-down beds, flexi flats, residential placements, and post-discharge pathways.
Working closely with health professionals, community partners, and families to achieve positive outcomes.
Requirements of the Social Worker:

Be a registered Social Worker with Social Work England.
Experience in Child in Need and Child Protection Service (MOU)
Have sound knowledge of the Care Act 2014, safeguarding processes, personal budgets, and Continuing Healthcare.
Be confident in completing strengths-based, needs-led assessments and support planning.
Be committed to multidisciplinary working and partnership approaches.
Be willing to undertake the role of a Trusted Assessor, including assessing for and providing minor aids and adaptations.
Work effectively with health services, the voluntary and community sector, and social prescribing services.

Working Hours: 36/week

Working Pattern: 2 days remote, 3 in the office