We are working with Lincolnshire council for a role in their FAST team. The rate is £35ph but this can be negotiated based on experience.

Position Overview: As a member of the Fast Social Work Team, your primary responsibility will be to provide rapid and intensive support to individuals and families facing urgent social care needs. Working in a fast-paced environment, you will assess, plan, and deliver targeted interventions to address immediate risks and ensure the safety and well-being of vulnerable individuals. Your role will require quick decision-making, effective collaboration, and the ability to provide timely and impactful support.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Rapid Assessment and Response:

   • Conduct swift assessments of individuals and families referred to the Fast Social Work Team, prioritizing cases based on urgency and risk.
   • Identify immediate safeguarding concerns, risks, and vulnerabilities, and develop appropriate intervention plans.
   • Collaborate with partner agencies, such as police, healthcare providers, and housing services, to ensure a coordinated response.
   • Provide immediate crisis intervention and support to individuals experiencing emergencies or urgent social care needs.

2. Crisis Management and Support:

   • Respond to crisis situations promptly, providing emotional support and practical assistance to individuals and families in distress.
   • Develop safety plans, risk management strategies, and crisis intervention techniques to mitigate risks and ensure immediate safety.
   • Liaise with mental health services, substance abuse programs, and other specialized agencies to provide holistic support during crises.
   • Coordinate and facilitate access to emergency accommodation, if needed, for individuals facing homelessness or immediate danger.

3. Care Coordination and Advocacy:

   • Work collaboratively with individuals, families, and professionals to develop and implement care plans tailored to their specific needs.
   • Advocate for clients' rights, ensuring their voices are heard and their choices and preferences are respected.
   • Coordinate and facilitate access to appropriate support services, including housing, healthcare, mental health, and substance abuse treatment.
   • Provide information, advice, and guidance to individuals and families regarding available resources and entitlements.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• A degree in Social Work or a relevant social science discipline.
• Registration or eligibility for registration with the appropriate regulatory body for social work.
• Experience working in fast-paced social work environments, such as rapid response teams or crisis intervention teams.

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.