Social Worker


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£41,957 to £50,387 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Hemel Hempstead/St Albans, HP1 1LD
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	23 Oct 2026
Closing date:	5 Nov 2026

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Summary

To be a champion of social care with a comprehensive understanding of legislation and statutory guidance. To take a lead in the promotion of adult safeguarding practice and undertake safeguarding enquires and contribute to the provision of care plans that protect both adults and children from abuse.To undertake comprehensive assessments and reviews, for people who may present with a high risk, or those with significant interpersonal, social, legal and/or environmental complexities, ensuring people are assessed appropriately against social care eligibility criteria as defined by The Care Act 2014.To offer direct support to service users and their carers, and to colleagues, through information and advice, to ensure that those who do not meet social care eligibility are appropriately signposted and supported.To ensure that appropriate health and social care services are commissioned with and on behalf of service users, including the duty to offer direct payments, and that processes are in place for service users to be charged by the local authority for the social care services they receive, if applicable.To ensure that commissioned services allow choice to service users and carers and focus on people living in the community with appropriate support and access to universal services.To undertake regular risk assessments and ensure that vulnerable people are kept safe.To undertake carer assessments, including identifying contingency plans, and provision of support. For full details of the role and responsibilities for this vacancy please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification documents attached. We welcome an informal chat or visit to our lovely team!

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