Social Worker; ASYE - Assessment & Intake Team - Southwark - Sanctuary Personal

Social Worker (ASYE) – Assessment & Intake Team

Location: Southwark, London
Position Type: Locum, Ongoing Contract
Hourly Rate: £32 per hour
Working Pattern: Hybrid (2 days office-based, 3 days remote)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a qualified Social Worker – ASYE to join the Assessment & Intake Team in Southwark. This dynamic, community-focused position provides the chance to work with diverse cases, applying a strength-based approach to support individuals and families. With a flexible hybrid model, you will enjoy both home-based working and valuable in-person collaboration.

Manage a varied caseload, ensuring thorough assessments and interventions under the Care Act
.

Conduct unscheduled reviews of care plans and carers’ assessments, presenting recommendations to the funding panel.

Deliver strength-based interventions to enhance independence, making effective use of community resources.

Complete Mental Capacity Assessments and make Best Interest Decisions where appropriate.

Provide short-term intensive assessments to establish individuals’ levels of independence.

Coordinate care home placements and stabilise complex cases before transfer to long-term care teams.

Undertake the initial concern stage of Adults Safeguarding enquiries.

Collaborate with partner organisations, including the NHS, ICB, and housing services
, to deliver holistic care solutions.

Minimum of two years’ post-ASYE experience
.

Demonstrated experience managing complex caseloads within Older Persons and Physical Disability (OPPD) services
.

Proficiency in case management systems (e.g.
Mosaic, Liquid Logic
).

Strong experience in safeguarding investigations
.

The Assessment & Intake Team provides a vital initial assessment function for Southwark’s Older Persons and Physical Disability Service. This fast-paced, short-term service works closely with Occupational Therapists to ensure effective care planning and timely interventions.

Hybrid Working: 3 days home-based, 2 days in-office.

Competitive Pay: £32 per hour.

Professional Development: Access to ongoing training and learning opportunities.

Convenient

Location:

Based near Queens Road Station with excellent transport links.

Supportive Environment: A collaborative, innovative team culture.

Southwark offers a unique blend of rich history, cultural vibrancy, and green spaces. With excellent transport connections, a diverse food and shopping scene, and thriving community events, it is a great place to live and work.