Job Description

Are you a Qualified Social Worker wondering what other opportunities are out there?

Look no further

Randstad are recruiting for Qualified Social Workers to join East Lothian Council's Adults Service in their Community team. This is a full time role offering a fantastic competitive pay rate.

Benefits:

• Hybrid working
• Competitive rates of pay
• Mileage reimbursement
• Supervision
• Weekly pay
• One committed and dedicated point of contact
• An unlimited referrals incentive, giving you a £300 voucher for anyone you refer to us (T&Cs apply)
• A full range of free training available
• Access to 100s of discounts through the Hapi App
• Free healthcare, medical and financial advice available

Responsibilities:

• The primary duty is conducting "All About Me" assessments to determine eligibility for support.
• Evaluating daily living activities, personal care, and social participation.
• Creating tailored plans that prioritise "what matters" to the individual rather than just "what is wrong."
• Assisting service users in understanding funding eligibility for chargeable services like meals, cleaning, or transport.
• East Lothian places a heavy emphasis on SDS to give service users choice and control.
• Setting up and monitoring payments for users who wish to hire their own Personal Assistants (PAs) or buy services directly.
• Helping users direct how their budget is spent while the council or a third party manages the money.
• Arranging traditional council-led services or a blend of the above.
• Leading inquiries and investigations to protect adults at risk of harm.
• Performing reviews under the Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000 and the Mental Health Act.
• Using standardized tools to complete risk assessments for complex cases.
• Managing a complex caseload with a focus on high assessment throughput and conducting regular care reviews to ensure packages remain appropriate.
• Supporting young people (16+) as they move from Children's Services into Adult Social Care.
• Collaborating with GPs, District Nurses, the Police, and third-sector partners like Carers of East Lothian.

Requirements:

• PVG
• SSSC registration
• Social Work Degree

Experience:

• Children

If you have any further questions, or wish to apply for this role then please contact Hannah on or . Otherwise Apply Below and I will be in touch soon.

Are you thinking about a change in your career but not sure about this role? Whether you are an existing candidate, new to the locum market and are exploring some options or looking for a new permanent role, we have several exciting opportunities with competitive pay & flexibility. If you wish to discuss this further please contact me on the details above.

Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.

Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffing.