Job Title: Social Care Officer

Location: Newham

Rate: �22 Umbrella P/H

We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Social Care Officer to join our dynamic team in Newham. In this vital role, you will provide high-quality, responsive, and safe assessment, support planning, and review services to adults and their families/carers. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference by empowering individuals, promoting independence, and ensuring positive outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments, support planning, and reviews to meet the needs of adult customers and their carers, ensuring compliance with national and local standards.
• Deliver personalized services that promote independence, choice, and risk management.
• Assist customers and carers with supported self-assessments, identifying innovative solutions to meet their needs.
• Manage an allocated caseload effectively, providing a professional social care service.
• Contribute to safeguarding adults by assessing risks and developing multi-agency safeguarding plans.
• Act as a lead in meetings with customers, their families, and external agencies to ensure inclusive and effective support.
• Maintain up-to-date, accurate, and clear records in line with statutory requirements.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to strengthen support networks and improve service delivery.

What We're Looking For

• Experience working in a social care or related setting.
• A commitment to delivering high standards of practice, including person-centered and outcome-focused services.
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding, risk management, and the Mental Capacity Act 2005.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage a varied caseload and work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• A commitment to diversity, equality, and inclusion in service delivery.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a forward-thinking and supportive team that values innovation and continuous improvement.
• Opportunities for professional development and training to enhance your skills and knowledge.
• A chance to make a tangible impact in the lives of individuals and the community.

How to Apply
If you are passionate about improving the lives of adults in need and are ready to take on a rewarding challenge, we would love to hear from you. Please call Sam on (phone number removed)