Qualified Social Worker Adults - Neighbourhood

🌟 Qualified Social Worker – Adults (Neighbourhood Team) 🌟
Location: North West England
Rate: £30 per hour
Contract: Agency (Full-time)

Are you an experienced and passionate Qualified Social Worker looking to make a real difference in adult social care? Join a dynamic Neighbourhood Adults Team in a forward-thinking North West local authority where your expertise and values are truly valued.

🔍 About the Role You'll be working with adults with care and support needs, carrying out holistic assessments under the Care Act, developing and reviewing care plans, completing Mental Capacity Assessments, participating in Best Interests meetings, and undertaking safeguarding enquiries where necessary.
This is a rewarding and varied role involving:

• Working with individuals and families facing complex social issues
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary professionals
• Delivering person-centred, strengths-based interventions
• Assessing needs and risks while promoting independence
• Making informed, evidence-based decisions

You’ll also attend case conferences, reviews, and represent the Council in court where appropriate.
✅ What You’ll Need

• Qualified Social Worker status and Social Work England registration
• Minimum 2 years post-qualification experience
• A strong understanding of the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, and safeguarding legislation
• Proven ability to carry out assessments, create care plans, and deliver outcome-focused interventions
• Confident communication skills with the ability to engage service users, families, and professionals
• A reflective, proactive, and flexible approach to casework

🌱 What’s on Offer

• A supportive team and experienced Team Manager
• Monthly supervision and reflective group practice
• Access to statutory, voluntary, and community resources
• Opportunities to work with short-term and long-term interventions
• A chance to be part of a local authority with a strong and positive team culture

🌍 Ideal Candidates May Travel From: Blackburn, Preston, Wigan, Bolton, Liverpool, Manchester, Burnley, Rochdale, Oldham, Stockport, St Helens, Widnes, Warrington, Lancaster, Chorley, Blackpool, and surrounding areas.

💼 Why Pertemps?

• A dedicated consultant with access to social work roles UK-wide
• Smooth and speedy online registration
• Weekly payroll – prompt and reliable
• Compliance support – we handle the admin
• Generous referral scheme – recommend a friend!

👀 Not the Right Fit? We recruit across all Qualified Social Work specialisms including:

• Adults: Learning Disabilities, Mental Health, Hospital Discharge, Preparation for Adulthood
• Children: MASH, Child Protection, Children in Need, Looked After Children, Children with Disabilities
• Senior Roles: Team Manager, Assistant Team Manager, Service Manager, Head of Service
• Specialist Roles: BIA, IRO, AMHP

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