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<h2>Job Description</h2><div><div><p><strong>Randstad is Hiring: Social Work Officer / Social Care Officer</strong><strong>Location:</strong> London Borough of Haringey<strong>Pay Rate:</strong> £25.97 per hour<strong>Job Type:</strong> Locum / Contract</p><p>Randstad is currently recruiting for a <strong>Social Work Officer / Social Care Officer</strong> to join the Adult Services team at the <strong>London Borough of Haringey</strong>.</p><p><strong>About the Role:</strong>This position involves working within a <strong>strengths-based model of practice</strong>, holding a <strong>non-complex caseload</strong>, and supporting residents to maintain their independence and wellbeing. You'll be collaborating with internal teams and external partners to help residents access services, navigate support systems, and build resilience.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Undertake strengths-based assessments, reviews, and support planning</p></li><li><p>Assist residents in accessing aids, benefits, and short-term care</p></li><li><p>Support carers with respite planning to reduce carer breakdown</p></li><li><p>Collaborate with families and communities to enable informed decisions</p></li><li><p>Maintain accurate case notes, reports, and legal documentation</p></li><li><p>Liaise across the Haringey health and social care partnership</p></li><li><p>Contribute to Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) meetings</p></li><li><p>Attend safeguarding strategy meetings as required</p></li><li><p>Complete Continuing Health Care (CHC) checklists and support with full assessments</p></li></ul><p><strong>Requirements:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Recognised Social Work or relevant professional qualification</p></li><li><p>Previous experience working in adult social care or community support</p></li><li><p>Familiarity with the Care Act and strength-based approaches</p></li><li><p>Strong communication and organisational skills</p></li></ul><p>This is a great opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community while working with a supportive and collaborative team.</p><p><strong>Interested?</strong>Apply now or get in touch with Tanaaz at for more information.</p><p><em>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.</em></p><p><em>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.</em></p></div></div> Salary: GBP 54000 - 72000 per year Experience: 3 years required

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