453 adults social worker jobs found

We are looking to recruit an Adults Social Worker in the Safeguarding MASH Team within Waltham Forest. The successful candidate will be working in a well-structured, organised team who are growing their social worker staffing levels. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a stable working environment with experienced leadership, whilst receiving regular supervision and training opportunities. London Borough of Waltham Forest ensure that their social workers have as much support as possible, helping them to keep a really good work life balance! The responsibilities of the Adults Social Worker includes: Triage and assess safeguarding concerns for adults at risk, ensuring timely and appropriate responses in line with the Care Act 2014. Collaborate with multi-agency partners, including police, health, and housing, to gather information and support safeguarding decisions. Provide professional advice on safeguarding thresholds, procedures, and referral pathways. Maintain accurate...

We are looking to recruit an Adults Social Worker in the Review Team within Hackney. The successful candidate will be working in a well-structured, organised team who are growing their social worker staffing levels. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a stable working environment with experienced leadership, whilst receiving regular supervision and training opportunities. London Borough of Hackney ensure that their social workers have as much support as possible, helping them to keep a really good work life balance! The responsibilities of the Adults Social Worker includes: Carry out Care Act assessments and statutory reviews for adults receiving care and support. Review and update care and support plans to ensure they remain person-centred and outcome-focused. Work collaboratively with service users, carers, families, and partner agencies to promote independence and wellbeing. Identify and manage safeguarding concerns in line with local safeguarding procedures. Assess risk...

We are looking to recruit a Qualified Adults Social Worker in the Hospital Discharge Team within Hackney. The successful candidate will be working in a well-structured, organised team who are growing their social worker staffing levels. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a stable working environment with experienced leadership, whilst receiving regular supervision and training opportunities. London Borough of Hackney ensure that their social workers have as much support as possible, helping them to keep a really good work life balance! The responsibilities of the Adults Social Worker includes: Assess the social care needs of adults in an acute hospital setting to support timely, safe discharge Complete Care Act assessments, mental capacity assessments, and best interest decisions in line with legislation Work collaboratively with health professionals, families, and partner agencies to coordinate discharge planning Arrange appropriate packages of care, placements, and...

Job Title: Adult Social Worker – Commissioning Reviews Team Location: Hackney, London Contract: Full-Time – 36 hours per week, Initially 3 month contract, potential to be extended Rate: £32 per hour (Umbrella) £28 PAYE About the Role We are currently recruiting for an experienced Adult Social Worker to join the Commissioning Reviews Team on behalf of Hackney Council. This role focuses on reviewing existing care and support arrangements to ensure they continue to meet individuals’ needs, deliver positive outcomes, and provide value for money. You will work with adults, carers, providers, and partner agencies to reassess needs, review care packages, and ensure services are effective, proportionate, and aligned with statutory responsibilities. Key Responsibilities Undertake strengths-based reviews of existing care and support packages Assess whether current services continue to meet individuals’ needs and outcomes Work collaboratively with commissioning teams, providers, and...

Adults Social Worker – First Response Team 📍 Warrington 💰 £30 per hour 📅 3-Month Contract (Potential Extension) We are currently recruiting for an experienced and motivated Social Worker to join Warrington’s First Response Team on a 3-month contract. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a fast-paced front-door service where you can make a real difference by ensuring adults receive the right support at the right time. The First Response Team plays a vital role in preventing, reducing and delaying the need for long-term care, supporting individuals at the earliest stage of their contact with Adult Social Care. You will be part of a supportive team responsible for triaging new referrals, safeguarding concerns, and coordinating timely assessments to promote independence and wellbeing. The Role As a Social Worker in the First Response Team, you will manage a short-term caseload, focusing on screening referrals and carrying out key statutory assessments. You will work...

Adults Social Worker – Stroud Locality Team 📍 Redwood House, Beeches Green, Stroud 💰 £35 per hour + £150 weekly accommodation/mileage allowance 📅 Initial 3-month contract (potential for extension) We are currently recruiting for an Experienced Adults Social Worker to join the Stroud Locality Team based at Redwood House in Stroud. This is an initial 3-month contract with strong potential for extension. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a supportive team environment within Adult Social Care, helping individuals across Gloucestershire maintain independence, regain control during crisis situations, and connect with community resources that support their chosen way of life. Our teams work using the Three Conversations model, which focuses on understanding what truly matters to people, building on their strengths, and working with the networks and communities around them. Key Responsibilities Work with adults and families to promote independence and wellbeing. Support...

Social Worker – Adults Locality Team Swindon Borough Council Sector: Adult Social Care Working Pattern: Hybrid (predominantly office & community-based) The Role We are currently recruiting an experienced Social Worker to join the Adults Locality Team within Swindon Borough Council. This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-structured, supportive and fast-paced team that is expanding its workforce. Swindon is embedding a systemic approach and is undergoing positive changes focused on reducing caseloads and improving outcomes for individuals and families. You will benefit from a strong supervision culture, flexible working arrangements, and a collaborative team environment. Key Responsibilities Work closely with professionals across health, voluntary and statutory sectors as part of a multi-disciplinary team, ensuring effective communication and shared best practice. Review, monitor and evaluate care plans and the quality of service provision, responding proactively to...

Social Worker – Adults Locality Team Wiltshire Council Sector: Adult Social Care Working Pattern: Hybrid (predominantly office & community-based) The Role We are currently recruiting an experienced Social Worker to join the Adults Locality Team within Wiltshire Council. This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-structured, supportive and fast-paced team that is expanding its workforce. Wiltshire is embedding a systemic approach and is undergoing positive changes focused on reducing caseloads and improving outcomes for individuals and families. You will benefit from a strong supervision culture, flexible working arrangements, and a collaborative team environment. Key Responsibilities Work closely with professionals across health, voluntary and statutory sectors as part of a multi-disciplinary team, ensuring effective communication and shared best practice. Review, monitor and evaluate care plans and the quality of service provision, responding proactively to changing...

We are looking to recruit a Qualified Social Worker - Hospital Discharge team with the Social Care industry in Devon County  Council. The Qualified Social Worker - Hospital Discharge team vacancy in Devon will be for an initial 3-6 months with potential for extension subject to internal circumstance and your performance.   Responsibilities include: To assist the appropriate manager in discharging the full range of statutory duties and BCP Council objectives, within the team which the post holder works, under the supervision, guidance and direction of the relevant manager. To manage a caseload appropriate to the primary function of the team, acting as the case coordinator or ‘lead professional’, undertaking appropriate assessments, and contributing to and coordinating multi-agency multi disciplinary teams and/or conferences where appropriate. To ensure that all service users including adults, families and carers are fully enabled to participate in planning and decision making...

A Social Worker is required for work within the Adults safeguarding Team in the vibrant city of Bristol. Excellent rates of pay up to £32ph. 3 month minimum contract but likely extended. 37 hours per week. Exciting opportunity in a great city with good transport links to neighboring authorities.. Flexible working We are seeking an experienced Social Worker to join Bristol City Council's Safeguarding Adults Team on an agency basis. This is a very fast?paced service, responsible for responding to safeguarding concerns across the city. We need someone who can confidently manage complex situations, work to tight timescales, and make sound professional decisions. About the Role Managing safeguarding concerns from initial triage through to decision?making and coordination of enquiries. Working closely with partner organisations through multi?agency meetings and information?sharing discussions. Completing high?quality recording and providing clear, confident professional...

Join Our Team as a Social Worker (Adults, Care and Support) Cornwall Council Pay rate 25.38 per hour PAYE exclusive of holiday pay or 32.50 LTD per hour Inclusive of holiday pay. Are you passionate about making a difference in adults' lives through expert care and support? We are excited to announce multiple opportunities for Social Worker (Adults, Care and Support) positions within a newly created team operating on a countywide basis. This is an excellent chance to be part of a dynamic team dedicated to responding swiftly to referrals and providing vital assessments and support. As a Social Worker (Adults, Care and Support), you will play a crucial role in delivering high-quality care assessments across Cornwall. Your responsibilities will include carrying out Care Act assessments, care and support planning, and Mental Capacity assessments, ensuring individuals receive the support they need. Working autonomously, you will manage a caseload within designated geographical areas,...

SEN Teaching Assistant (PRU / Behaviour Support) Contract Type: Full-time, Temporary (Long Term Opportunity) Start Date: 31/03/2026 Location: Westminster, London, UK (North West London) Salary: £97.80-£110 Salary dependent on experience and qualifications. Pay is determined in line with school expectations and Agency Worker Regulations (AWR), where applicable. About the Role Teach Now are recruiting on behalf of an inclusive alternative provision in the heart of Westminster, proudly rated “Good” by Ofsted (2024). The school is committed to ensuring every young person is valued, supported, and empowered to succeed. We are seeking a confident and experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to join a Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) / Alternative Provision in North West London on a full-time, long-term basis. The role involves supporting pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, challenging behaviour, previous exclusions, or difficulties engaging in mainstream education. The...

Female Wake Night Support Worker - Ilford, Essex Benefits: £12.71ph 30 hours per week  28 days holidays inclusive of bank holidays Flexible Additional Holiday Purchase Scheme DBS check paid by Caretech prior to starting with us. Full induction programme to Care Certificate Standards Stakeholder Pension Share Save Free Employee Assistance Programme We offer Apprenticeships to those with less experience looking to join the Care Sector We provide FREE training to achieve qualification in Social Care. Carer progression within the company. The Role: We are providing individuals with practical and emotional care, enabling them to lead as ordinary life as they can achieve. To help them achieve this you will need to be flexible as you are required to work shifts including bank holidays, weekends and potential sleep ins. If your best traits are positivity, friendliness and innovation then this job is for you! Main duties and responsibilities: To participate in the day to...

Job Title: Home First Team, Social Worker (Adults) Location: Dorchester Contract Type: Temporary, FT. (Possibility of temp to perm) Salary: £32.00 - £35.00 per hour Type: Hybrid/Remote working About Us: Connect2Dorset is a managed service agency owned by Dorset Council providing temporary, contract and interim opportunities into the Council. Our service is built on our values of ethical, trustworthy, and caring, and our profits are returned to our Local Authority shareholders. About the role The primary focus of these posts is to adopt a home first or discharge to assess way of working to support people in returning home from hospital safely and promptly. You will be an integral part of a successful partnership between health, social care, and our home, independence, and crisis support (HICS) team. What will you be doing? Ability and need to be able to attend all our acute and community hospitals across Dorset to support and facilitate discharge. Requirement to come...

Job Title: Day Centre Support Worker Client Group: Adults with Learning Disabilities and Challenging Behaviour Pay Rate: £17–£19 per hour Hours: 08:45 – 16:30, Monday to Friday (36 hours per week) Location: Day Centre Role Overview We are currently recruiting an experienced Day Centre Support Worker to support adults with Learning Disabilities, Physical Disabilities, Autism, and Challenging Behaviour. This role involves delivering person-centred support throughout the day, both within the day centre and out in the community. You will engage service users in meaningful activities, promote independence through a learning-based approach, and ensure they have a positive and fulfilling experience while attending the centre. The Day Centre offers a wide range of activity rooms and regularly organises community outings, making this a varied and rewarding role. Key Responsibilities * Supporting adults with Learning Disabilities and Challenging Behaviour * Engaging...

Student Support Mentor (SEMH) Contract Type: Full Time, Temporary Start Date: 01/09/2026 Location: Watford, Hertfordshire Salary: £97.80 – £150 per day Salary dependent on experience and qualifications. Higher rates are reserved for candidates with substantial SEMH experience and/or relevant training such a recognised Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent). Pay is determined in line with school expectations and Agency Worker Regulations (AWR), where applicable. About the Role Teach Now is recruiting on behalf of a well-regarded secondary school in Watford, Hertfordshire, rated “Good” by Ofsted, for a Student Support Mentor (SEMH) to join their pastoral team from September 2026. This full-time role involves providing targeted mentoring and pastoral support to a small group of female students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. The students supported in this role may experience anxiety, emotional dysregulation and barriers to learning, and...

Qualified Social Worker - Review Team   We are looking to recruit a Qualified Social Worker - Review Team with the Social Care industry in Hammersmith and Fulham. The Qualified Social Worker - Review Team vacancy in Hammersmith and Fulham will be for an initial 3-6 months with potential for extension subject to internal circumstance and your performance.   Responsibilities include: Carrying out reviews with people residing in the community and also in nursing/residential settings Reassessments Working within the FACs criteria and Personalisation agenda Managing a case-load of Adults to be reviewed for care Working Multi-disciplinary team Attending meetings and Liaising with other professionals  Experience preferred: Post qualifying experience of working within a Qualified Social Worker - Review Team within the UK Social Care industry.  The Team: Well-structured organised team, growing their social worker staffing levels.  Minimum Requirements: HCPC Registration 1 year post...

Location: Blackpool, Lancashire (FY area) Salary: £99.64 - £100.64 per day (Competitive Weekly Pay) Contract: Full-Time, Temp-to-Perm Start Date: ASAP / April 2026 Role Overview Are you a dedicated support professional with a passion for helping students overcome barriers to learning? We are looking for an EHCP Support Worker to join our secondary school team in Blackpool. This is a specialised role focused on the 1:1 delivery of Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCP). You will be the primary support for a student with complex SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health) needs, ensuring they have the stability and guidance required to succeed in a mainstream setting. Key Responsibilities Individualised Support: Deliver 1:1 interventions as prescribed by the student's EHCP targets. Pastoral Care: Act as a key mentor, helping the student navigate social transitions and manage emotional triggers. Classroom Integration: Support the student within the classroom, adapting...

Fostering Recruitment Officer / Family Support Worker When registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form. Please ensure that this is completed in full in order that your application can be reviewed. Salary: £26,854 per annum + £750 Homeworking Allowance per annum Hours: 35 Hours per week Contract: Fixed Term Maternity Cover 12 Months Location: We are seeking someone located in Southampton/Eastleigh/Portsmouth/Fareham and immediate surrounding area. Travel required across the South Coast, focusing primarily on Hampshire and Dorset, including Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) and surroundings. As a ‘not for profit’ organisation, TACT puts the needs of our children and carers first and looks to appoint individuals who are as passionate about fostering as we are. We are a homeworking organisation, and we pride ourselves on our flexible working opportunities, available from day one, an extensive wellbeing programme and our benefits package,...

Support Workers needed at integrated day services. Hours Negotiable - but full-time role Key Skills Requirements * Significant experience of work in the Adult care sector caring for people with complex Learning disabilities or older people (e.g: Residential care, Homecare, Supported Living * Health and Social Care NVQ L2/3 - Desirable * Must be trained in Moving and handling * Dementia Awareness Training * Safeguarding: the worker has a good understanding of the purpose of safeguarding and knows the importance of maintaining safe practise and how to report concerns * Caring and supporting people and be able to demonstrate that you have the correct skills and values to support people with complex needs * Good communication skills * Basic IT skills/recording Terms of Appointment * References Required * Enhanced DBS required as the role has direct access to adults with care and support needs Hourly rate - £13.50 - £14.50 per hour depending on skills...