48 adult social worker jobs found

Day Webster are currently recruiting for a Band 7 Social Worker with Forensic Services experience.             My NHS client is seeking an experienced social worker for inpatient forensic services at River House. The role involves managing a caseload of patients, applying social work principles, and supporting mentally disordered offenders within a multidisciplinary team. Responsibilities include safeguarding, risk management, discharge planning, and contributing to service development. The role offers access to professional development and research opportunities. If you would like to find out more about this Band 7 Social Worker role starting in January 2026 paying a rewarding hourly rate of £30 per hour either on a full time or part-time basis, please contact me at (url removed) What you need – Role requirements Social Worker England regsitration  PMVA training or similar certification. Experience working at a senior level in adult mental health. Forensic inpatient...

Adult social worker  Hybrid working Main responsibilities To have experience and understanding of duty function and ability to work within a fast paced team. Experience of undertaking Social Care Needs Assessments, Mental Capacity Assessments, safeguardings, DST's/CHC Case Recording skills Ability to right size support and signpost where necessary Ability to evidence, manage and escalate risks Time management skills Care user essential Why work with We do Social Work? New ‘Faster Pay’ service getting you paid more quickly Twice weekly payroll Free DBS and compliance service Your own dedicated friendly consultant with extensive social workknowledge Access to a wide selection of social work positions across the UK Refer a friend “Refer a Friend” bonus – get £250 for each social worker you refer who wesuccessfully place* “Find your own job” bonus – get £250 for bringing your own position to us* We Do Social Work is an equal opportunities employer and is acting as an...

Adult Social Worker Needed - 🌟 📍 Location: Fylde & Wyre 🕘 Hours: Mon - Fri | 09:00 - 17:00 💷 Pay: Up to £33.00/hour (Umbrella) Are you a compassionate and experienced Adult Social Worker looking to make a real difference in people's lives? Join our team supporting hospital discharge and community care pathways! Your Role: 🏥 Work within the SPA - triage for hospital discharges 📋 Apply eligibility criteria under the Care Act ✅ Complete Continuing Health Care Assessments / Reviews 🧠 Conduct Mental Capacity assessments in line with MCA 2005 🏡 Use your knowledge of hospital discharge pathways to support smooth transitions What We're Looking For: Experience in adult social care or hospital discharge pathways Strong knowledge of Care Act eligibility criteria and CHC processes Ability to complete Mental Capacity Assessments confidently Excellent communication and decision-making skills What happens now? If you're passionate about making a real difference and meet the...

Adult Social Worker Stockport Council – Bridgehall Community Team Up to £30ph Stockport Council is seeking a motivated and experienced Adult Social Worker to join our dedicated community team based at Bridgehall Community Centre. This is a vital full-time, community-based position where you will be an integral part of our ‘One Stockport’ approach, promoting independence, choice, and a ‘gloriously ordinary life’ for the adults we support. Key Responsibilities As a Neighbourhood Social Worker, your key duties will include: * Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults: Leading on complex safeguarding inquiries, risk assessment, and protection plans. * Care Act Assessments: Conducting thorough and timely needs assessments under the Care Act 2014, focusing on strengths and assets. * Support Planning: Co-producing robust and personalised support plans that maximise independence and reflect individual choice and control. * Multidisciplinary Working: Building strong, effective...

Adults Social Worker - Independence & Access Team Location: Haringey Working Pattern: Hybrid (minimum 1 day per week in the office + regular local assessment visits) Duty Commitment: 1 week in the office every 4 weeks Contract: Full-time Requirements: Qualified Social Worker + SWE Registration + relevant Adult Social Care experience Make a real impact in a borough that's transforming lives. Haringey's Independence & Access Team is seeking a dedicated Adults Social Worker who is passionate about empowering adults to live safely, independently, and with dignity. If you thrive in a role where every day brings variety, meaningful engagement, and opportunities to influence positive outcomes, this is the role for you. What you'll do Carry out local assessment visits to understand needs, build trust, and co-produce clear support plans. Work collaboratively with individuals, families, carers, and multidisciplinary partners to promote independence and wellbeing. Take part...

Locum Social Worker – Hospital Team (5 Years Hospital Experience Required) Location: Central London Team: Hospital Discharge Team Pay Rate: £32 - £34 per hour (dependent on experience) Contract Type: Locum / Temporary Start Date: ASAP Full-Time Position Are you an experienced and passionate Social Worker looking to make a real impact in a dynamic hospital setting? Our client in Central London is seeking a dedicated Locum Social Worker to join the Hospital Team. This is an exciting opportunity to support individuals and families at a critical point in their care journey and be part of a forward-thinking, supportive team Key Responsibilities: * Undertake assessments under the Care Act 2014 to facilitate timely hospital discharges. * Work closely with health professionals, families, and community services to develop effective discharge plans. * Apply strengths-based, person-centred approaches to ensure positive outcomes for service users. *...

4Recruitment Services are seeking  a Rough Sleeper Outreach Worker  to work for our client across the North Northamptonshire area. Main purpose of the role: Contribute to achieving the overarching aim of the Council’s Rough Sleeping Service to ensure rough sleeping in North Northamptonshire is rare, brief and non-recurring through the provision of timely, effective and multi-disciplinary interventions. Provide a responsive, robust, and adaptable street outreach service by conducting regular street outreach sessions to ensure all rough sleepers identified / reported are effectively supported as required. Engage, build trust and motivate rough sleepers requiring housing and related support, taking a creative, strengths-based, and person-centred approach to building and developing professional relationships. Help to identify the circumstances that lead to people rough sleeping in North Northamptonshire and work in partnership with a range of statutory and voluntary sector partners...

Role: Social Work Assistant/Newly Qualified Social Worker Location: London To work with the person and other professionals as necessary in order to facilitate the stated functions. This includes the undertaking of duty activities and proportionate assessments, safeguarding initial contacts and investigation, the onward referral to community teams for support provision as well as signposting and the provision of information and advice. Responsible to the Team Manager and Senior Practitioners. To ensure that all related administrative functions are undertaken. Key competencies required: * Engage with individuals, carers, families, groups and communities to assess and intervene preventatively using your knowledge and skills, and develop person-led Support Plans to meet the needs of individuals that promote choice, control and independence. * Be able to use a strength-based approach to assessment to support individuals to identify and develop their support networks and consider...

Locum Adults Social Worker – Home First Team Swansea City and County Council Location: Primarily Morriston Hospital with coverage at Singleton, Neath Port Talbot, and Gorseinon Swansea City and County Council is seeking to recruit a qualified and experienced Adults Social Worker to join the Home First Team on a locum basis. This is a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated social worker looking to make a meaningful impact by supporting adults during critical transition periods from hospital to home. The Home First Team plays a pivotal role in facilitating timely, safe and person-centred discharges from hospital settings back into the community. The team works collaboratively with health professionals, therapists, discharge coordinators and community partners to ensure individuals receive the right support at the right time. You will join a supportive, experienced group of professionals committed to strengths-based outcome-focused practice. Role Overview: Based primarily at...

4Recruitment Services are seeking  a Rough Sleeper Support Worker to work for our client based in Walsall. Main purpose of the role: The post holder will support vulnerable homeless adults.   Reducing repeat homelessness by supporting vulnerable adults, homeless people, former rough sleepers, offenders, and those with complex needs who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness.   The postholder will assist service users in developing, utilising, and enhancing both new and existing skills, knowledge, and confidence to break the cycle of homelessness, prevent its recurrence, and support sustained independent living.   The post holder should be committed to supporting vulnerable service users as needed and must have a valid driving licence with access to a vehicle for work use. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: Complete outreach throughout the Walsall borough to locate rough sleepers, and follow up on all referrals received by the team. To undertake holistic risk and needs...

4Recruitment Services are seeking  a Family Support Worker to work for our client based in Worcester. The role will require you to support children, young people and families where there is Child In Need Plan in place. As part of the job role, you will also be working with families where children are deemed to be on the edge of Local Authority care. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: To carry out direct work and support children, including pre-school children, their parents and/or other relatives/carers as part of an assessment, plan or review. To encourage and empower parents/carers to take responsibility for meeting needs of their children. To develop better understanding of child development and needs within parents and carers.  To help support the care of children and within their families through the provision of parenting support To work with families where there is high risk of family breakdown. To help keep children safe through assessment and planning processes. To...

Domestic Abuse Outreach Worker: 6 - 12 month contract Days/Hours: 5 days per week, 35 hours per week £25 - 32.000P.A. (Full time equivalent) Please note: This post is restricted to female applicants, in accordance with Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 Our client is seeking a compassionate and skilled Domestic Abuse Outreach Worker to provide direct support, advocacy, and outreach services for individuals experiencing domestic abuse in Elmbridge, Epsom & Ewell, and Spelthorne. In this role, you will empower clients by offering emotional and practical support, safety planning, risk assessments, and guidance on accessing key services, such as legal aid, housing, and benefits. If you are passionate about supporting survivors and committed to making a difference, our client would love to hear from you. You will be a dedicated and approachable individual with strong communication skills, an understanding of safeguarding frameworks, and experience working with victims of...

Supported Housing Officer – Uxbridge (Temporary, 3 Months + Extension Possible) We are currently recruiting for an experienced Supported Housing Officer to join a respected service in Uxbridge. This is a temporary position for an initial 3-month assignment, with the strong possibility of extension. About the Role You will provide high-quality, person-centred support to vulnerable adults living in supported accommodation. Your work will focus on helping residents maintain their tenancies, enhance their wellbeing, and progress toward greater independence. Key Responsibilities * Manage a caseload of approximately 20 clients, carrying out weekly visits * Complete risk assessments, support plans, and regular reviews * Ensure full adherence to safeguarding procedures, escalating concerns appropriately * Support clients with mental health, substance use, financial difficulties, and social barriers * Encourage engagement with relevant...

We currently seeking a Substance Misuse Recovery Worker for our client in Kings Lynn on a 3 month contract to start ASAP. The rate of pay will be negotiated between £22-23 an hour. This will be Full Time Contract, Monday to Friday from 09:00-17:00. As a Recovery Worker you will be required to: * Supporting service users from point of entry into the service and through their treatment/recovery journey; * Providing screening, assessment, and recovery planning and onward referral; * Reducing alcohol related harm to service users and the wider community; * Promoting carer, service user and community involvement; * Providing advocacy for access to partnership services; * Working with service users to support social (re)integration, enabling them to lead meaningful and purposeful lives: promoting recovery, resilience, peer support and self determination. An Enhanced Adults and Children's DBS will be required for this position

We currently seeking a Substance Misuse Recovery Worker for our client in Hull on a 3 month contract to start ASAP. The rate of pay will be negotiated between £22-23 an hour. This will be Full Time Contract, Monday to Friday from 09:00-17:00. As a Recovery Worker you will be required to: * Supporting service users from point of entry into the service and through their treatment/recovery journey; * Providing screening, assessment, and recovery planning and onward referral; * Reducing alcohol related harm to service users and the wider community; * Promoting carer, service user and community involvement; * Providing advocacy for access to partnership services; * Working with service users to support social (re)integration, enabling them to lead meaningful and purposeful lives: promoting recovery, resilience, peer support and self determination. An Enhanced Adults and Children's DBS will be required for this position

We currently seeking a Substance Misuse Recovery Worker for our client in Westminster on a 3 month contract to start ASAP. The rate of pay will be negotiated between £22-23 an hour. This will be Full Time Contract, Monday to Friday from 09:00-17:00. As a Recovery Worker you will be required to: * Supporting service users from point of entry into the service and through their treatment/recovery journey; * Providing screening, assessment, and recovery planning and onward referral; * Reducing alcohol related harm to service users and the wider community; * Promoting carer, service user and community involvement; * Providing advocacy for access to partnership services; * Working with service users to support social (re)integration, enabling them to lead meaningful and purposeful lives: promoting recovery, resilience, peer support and self determination. An Enhanced Adults and Children's DBS will be required for this position

Oath Healthcare is recruiting experienced Support Workers to work with adults who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, and adults with learning disabilities and complex needs. You will be supporting people in supported accommodation, hostels, community services and small residential settings to develop independence, improve wellbeing and move towards their goals. Key responsibilities * Provide person‑centred support with daily living skills (budgeting, cooking, appointments, tenancy sustainment, personal care where required). * Work with individuals experiencing mental health issues, substance misuse, offending history or trauma, using de‑escalation and professional boundaries. * Support adults with learning disabilities and autism with communication, personal care, activities, community access and skills development. * Develop and follow support plans and risk assessments; record accurate daily notes, incidents and outcomes. *...

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Your new company Your new organisation's mission is to help people change the direction of their lives, grow as individuals, and live life to its full potential. Their aim is to work together to challenge stigma and oppression, by creating a respectful environment. Your new role Main Purpose of the Role Support service users from entry into the service through their treatment and recovery journey. Deliver high-quality care to reduce drug and alcohol-related harm. Promote involvement of carers, service users, and the community. Provide advocacy for access to partnership services. [(url removed)], [(url removed)], [(url removed)]Core Duties Assessment & Planning Conduct screening, triage, and risk assessments. Develop recovery plans tailored to individual needs. Assess suitability for group work and onward referrals. [(url removed)] Interventions Deliver psychosocial interventions (e.g., CBT-based approaches). Provide harm minimisation and brief interventions. Facilitate...

Role:                Triage Worker/independent Victim Advocate -Hybrid Based:            Remote – 1 day every 2 months in London (travel paid for) Rate:                £15ph - £19.00ph depending on pay status Start Date:      ASAP Duration:       Temporary until March 2026 Hours:             35 hours per week  Our client, a specialist LGBT+ anti-abuse charity is looking for a Triage Worker / National LGBT+ Independent Victim Advocate to join their team. **This post is only available to applicants from the LGBTQ+ community as permitted under the Equality Act 2010 as a Genuine Occupational Requirement. About the Role You will provide advice, advocacy and support to LGBT+ victims/survivors of abuse/violence Synopsis of Duties Triage Worker – 3 days To respond to phone calls, emails, texts and voice messages from help seekers, professionals, families and friends. To provide trauma-informed non-judgemental support to survivors, including signposting and referrals into Galop...