97 adult social worker jobs found in London

Adult Social Worker – London Borough of Lambeth Location: London Pay: £32.00 per hour Umbrella Contract: Full-time Locum Start: ASAP Working Pattern: Hybrid SW Locums is recruiting an experienced Adult Social Worker to join the London Borough of Lambeth on an exciting full-time locum opportunity. Lambeth is a vibrant and diverse London borough, committed to improving outcomes for residents and supporting people to live as independently as possible. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled social worker to make a genuine difference while working within a supportive and progressive local authority environment. Key Responsibilities * Manage a caseload of adults with care and support needs and carers. * Complete Care Act assessments, reviews and reassessments. * Develop person-centred care and support plans that promote independence and wellbeing. * Undertake adult safeguarding enquiries and develop appropriate safeguarding plans. *...

Senior QSW (Health Liaison Worker) – Adults London Borough of Merton | £36.50 per hour | ASAP Start SW Locums is recruiting an experienced Senior Qualified Social Worker (Health Liaison Worker) – Adults for a full-time locum role with the London Borough of Merton. Role Details * £36.50 per hour * 35 hours per week * Monday to Friday * ASAP start * Full-time locum About the Role You will work closely with community health colleagues, particularly GPs, to strengthen integrated health and social care working. The role focuses on targeted case management, promoting independence and self-management, helping people remain in their own homes, and preventing unnecessary hospital and care home admissions. You will also support the day-to-day running of care management activities, provide cover for the Team Manager/Assistant Team Manager when required, and carry out statutory duties. Compliance Requirements * DBS on the Update Service *...

Adult Social Worker – London Borough of Bexley SW Locums is recruiting an experienced Adult Social Worker for a full-time locum role with the London Borough of Bexley. Location: Bexley, London Pay: £37.15 per hour Start: ASAP Contract: Full-time Locum Working: Hybrid We are looking for a Senior Social Worker with strong negotiation skills to support review activity and supervise a small team of practitioners dedicated to undertaking reviews. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced professional looking for a rewarding locum position, with the flexibility of hybrid working and the chance to make a positive impact within Adult Social Care. Why SW Locums? SW Locums is a leading specialist social work recruitment agency, connecting experienced professionals with excellent locum opportunities across London and the UK. Our dedicated consultants provide ongoing support throughout your assignment and help you find roles that match your experience and career goals. Refer a...

Are you an experienced Adult Social Worker looking for a fast-paced, rewarding role where your work can make an immediate difference to people's lives? We're recruiting for a Locum Adult Social Worker to join the South West Prevention of Admission Team, covering South and West Hertfordshire, including St Albans, Dacorum, Watford, Hertsmere and Three Rivers. About the Prevention of Admission Team The Prevention of Admission Team provides same-day or next-day visits, ensuring adults receive prompt support when they need it most. The team works with individuals aged 65 and over, or those under 65 with a confirmed dementia diagnosis, who are experiencing a deterioration in their health or care circumstances and may be at risk of hospital, residential or inpatient admission within 48 hours. The focus is on early intervention, prevention and enablement, finding practical solutions that help people remain safely and independently in their own homes wherever possible....

Senior Practitioner – Adult | London Borough of Waltham Forest SW Locums is currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Practitioner – Adult to join the London Borough of Waltham Forest on a full-time locum basis. Location: London, Waltham Forest Role: Senior Practitioner – Adult Pay Rate: £37.17 per hour Contract: Full-time Locum Start Date: ASAP Working Pattern: Monday to Friday Working Arrangement: Hybrid The Role We are looking for an experienced and confident Senior Practitioner to support Adult Social Care services within a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will: * Support and supervise Hospital Social Workers. * Provide strong professional guidance and support to colleagues. * Work effectively within a multidisciplinary team (MDT) in a fast-paced setting. * Have experience working within Hospital and Acute settings. * Work closely with Reablement services to support positive outcomes for adults. *...

Social Worker – PO2 Lambeth | £32.66 per hour (Umbrella) We are seeking an experienced Social Worker to join a Lambeth Adult Social Care team. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled practitioner to make a positive difference to the lives of adults with care and support needs and their carers. Key Responsibilities * Manage a caseload of adults with care and support needs and carers. * Complete Care Act assessments, reviews and reassessments. * Develop and implement person-centred care and support plans. * Undertake Adult Safeguarding enquiries and develop appropriate safeguarding plans. * Apply the Mental Capacity Act 2005, including capacity and best-interest assessments. * Work effectively with complex and challenging cases involving risk, conflict, multiple needs and multi-agency involvement. * Coordinate with partner agencies and professionals to achieve positive outcomes. * Maintain accurate records and produce reports for panels, reviews and...

Our client Brent Council is looking for an Adults Social Worker to join their Review team. 1) Proven experience using Mosaic case management system 2) Strong background in managing complex social care cases 3) In depth understanding of the Care Act 2014 and its statutory requirement including eligibility, assessment and care planning 4) Demonstrated ability to carry out person- centred assessments Job Purpose: As a Social Worker you will be carrying out the full spectrum of statutory responsibilities under the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act and other related laws and policies. You will be expected to carry out your role in a strengths-based way, to a high quality, and always seeking to reflect on and continually improve your practice. You will be fully committed to working in partnership with residents, carers, communitybased organisations and other key professionals involved in enabling people to be as independent as they possibly can. You will have a comprehensive...

Social Worker – Family Safeguarding and Family Help Service About Enfield’s Family Help and Family Safeguarding Service Enfield has launched its new Family Help Service and Family Safeguarding practice model, reflecting national reforms that place greater emphasis on early intervention, strengthened multi-agency working and helping children safely remain within their families wherever possible. Family Safeguarding is Enfield’s whole-system, strengths-based approach to working with children, young people and families. The model brings together Family Help, Children’s Social Care and specialist adult services, enabling practitioners to work with the whole family and address the interconnected issues that can affect children’s safety and wellbeing. This includes domestic abuse, parental mental health, substance misuse, trauma and exploitation, supported through a coordinated and purposeful safeguarding response. This is an exciting opportunity to join an innovative,...

Early Years Teacher  Location: Islington, London Salary: £40,372–£59,864 per annum Contract: Full-time, long-term temporary Start Date: 8 September 2026 Great Early Years teaching turns curiosity into learning. Teach Now is seeking an experienced Early Years Teacher for a long-term opportunity in Islington. We are looking for someone who understands how purposeful play, strong adult interaction and carefully planned provision combine to create an outstanding start to school life. As the Early Years Teacher, you will create an environment in which children feel secure enough to explore, communicate, take risks and become increasingly independent. Key responsibilities: Planning stimulating continuous and enhanced provision Developing communication, language, literacy and early mathematics Delivering effective phonics and early-reading teaching Observing and assessing children's development Supporting personal, social and emotional development Adapting provision for...

Qualified Social Worker – AHMP London Borough of Merton | £35.00 per hour | ASAP Start | Full-Time Locum Bring your expertise to a truly integrated team supporting older people’s mental health. SW Locums is recruiting an experienced Qualified Social Worker – AHMP for an exciting full-time locum opportunity with the London Borough of Merton. Role Details * £35.00 per hour * 35 hours per week * Monday to Friday * ASAP start * Full-time locum * London Borough of Merton * Older People’s Mental Health Team About the Role You’ll work as part of a fully integrated multi-disciplinary team, delivering high-quality services to people referred to the Older People’s Mental Health Team. Your responsibilities will include: * Working collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary environment * Liaising with Care Coordinators supporting service users under the Care Programme Approach (CPA) * Providing...

SEN Teaching Assistant (SEMH) – Secondary Location: Haringey, London Salary: £90–£100 per day Contract: Full-time, long-term temporary Start Date: 8 September 2026 Teach Now is looking for a resilient and compassionate SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a secondary setting in Haringey on a long-term basis. You will support students with social, emotional and mental health needs who may find relationships, routines, behaviour or engagement with learning difficult. Your role will be to provide consistency and structure while helping young people make better choices, rebuild confidence and participate successfully in school life. The Role Your responsibilities may include: Providing individual and small-group support for pupils with SEMH needs Building positive professional relationships with students Supporting pupils who may display challenging or dysregulated behaviour Helping young people recognise triggers and use appropriate coping strategies Reinforcing boundaries and...

SEN Teaching Assistant (Challenging Behaviours) – Primary  Location: Brent, London Salary: £90–£100 per day Contract: Full-time, temporary Start Date: 1 September 2026 Teach Now is recruiting a confident and resilient SEN Teaching Assistant (Challenging Behaviours) for a supportive primary setting in Brent. This role is ideal for an experienced Teaching Assistant who understands that behaviour is often a form of communication. You will support pupils who may experience difficulties with emotional regulation, engagement and social interaction, helping them feel safe, understood and ready to learn. The role will include: Providing 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with behavioural and additional needs Using positive behaviour strategies, clear routines and consistent boundaries Supporting pupils to regulate emotions and manage transitions Working alongside teachers and the SENCO to implement individual support plans Encouraging positive relationships, independence...

SEN Teaching Assistant (SEMH) – Brent Location: Brent, London Pay: £90–£100 per day Contract: Full Time, Temporary Start Date: 1 September 2026 Calm, Consistent and Ready to Make a Difference? For a child with social, emotional and mental health needs, the right adult can completely change how they experience school. Teach Now is recruiting an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant (SEMH) for a full-time temporary role in Brent starting September 2026. This is a rewarding role for someone who understands that behaviour is often communication. As an SEN Teaching Assistant (SEMH), you’ll provide structure, encouragement and appropriate boundaries while helping pupils re-engage with learning. Your role will involve: Supporting pupils with SEMH needs individually and in small groups. Building positive, consistent professional relationships. Helping pupils develop emotional regulation and resilience. Using de-escalation and positive behaviour strategies. Supporting academic...

Social Worker – Family Help & Family Safeguarding Location: Enfield Contract: Locum Closing Date: Tuesday 25 August 2026 About the Role Enfield has launched its new Family Help Service and Family Safeguarding practice model, providing an innovative, strengths-based approach to supporting children, young people and families. The service brings together Family Help, Children’s Social Care and specialist adult services, enabling practitioners to take a whole-family approach to issues including domestic abuse, parental mental health, substance misuse, trauma and exploitation. We are looking for an experienced and committed Children’s Social Worker to join this exciting service and help deliver timely, joined-up support that improves outcomes and promotes lasting safety and wellbeing for children. Key Responsibilities Manage an allocated caseload of children and families independently. Undertake high-quality assessments and identify strengths, needs and risks. Develop and...

SEN Teaching Assistant (ASD) – Secondary Location: Enfield, London Salary: £90–£100 per day Contract: Full-time, long-term temporary Start Date: 8 September 2026 Key Stages: KS3, KS4 and KS5 Apply: Help Young People with Autism Thrive at Secondary School Teach Now is recruiting an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant with a strong understanding of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) for a long-term secondary-school role in Enfield. This position would suit someone who understands that successful autism support is not simply about helping a pupil complete a task. It is about creating consistency, reducing barriers to learning and helping young people develop the communication, confidence and independence they need to succeed in secondary education. You may work with individual pupils and small groups across KS3, KS4 and KS5, supporting both academic learning and the wider demands of secondary-school life. What You’ll Be Doing Providing targeted one-to-one and small-group...

Eden Brown Synergy are currently looking for an experienced Qualified Social Worker to join the Hospital Pathways Team at Sutton Council. The role involves supporting adults through hospital pathways and discharge planning, alongside safeguarding, Care Act assessments, mental capacity assessments, continuing healthcare assessments, and complex case management. Duties and Responsibilities Manage an allocated caseload within the Hospital Pathways Team, ensuring effective and timely case management. * Triage allocated Adult Safeguarding cases and undertake safeguarding enquiry planning and coordination. * Arrange and participate in multi-disciplinary meetings with health and social care professionals. * Complete comprehensive risk assessments across community settings, nursing homes, and care homes. Undertake Mental Capacity Assessments and facilitate Best Interests Meetings relating to long-term care and support arrangements. Complete Care Act assessments, identifying eligible...

Female Healthcare Assistant – Flexible Bank Shifts Locations: Hayes | Hounslow | Uxbridge Company: Tezlom Healthcare Recruitment Make a difference every day with Tezlom Healthcare Recruitment Are you a compassionate and dedicated Healthcare Assistant looking for flexible work opportunities where you can truly make an impact? Tezlom Healthcare Recruitment is looking for enthusiastic Female Healthcare Assistants to join our growing team and support a range of Day care centres, care homes, nursing homes and supported living services across Hayes, Hounslow and Uxbridge. As a Tezlom Healthcare Assistant, you will play an important role in supporting individuals to live with dignity, independence and confidence. Whether you are supporting someone with their daily routine, offering a listening ear, or providing essential care, your contribution will make a real difference to the lives of the people we support. Why Join Tezlom? ✨ Flexible bank shifts – choose shifts that fit around...

The starting salary for this role is £34,660 per annum, working 36 hours per week. We are seeking a motivated and compassionate person to join our team as Senior Social Care Assistant as part of our 6 month pilot of a 14 to 18 year old's Link Worker Service. This is a fixed-term contract or secondment opportunity for up to 6 months, ending no later than 31st March 2027. If you are applying for an internal secondment, please seek permission from your line manager before applying. Our Offer to You 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave A generous local government salary related pension Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts...

Our client Wokingham Borough Council is looking for an Adults Social Worker to join their long term social work team. Responsibilities To work in accordance with the Care Act 2014 to assess, review or reassess complex needs of customers and their carers, offering advice and guidance and access to support services in line with their eligible needs, with an emphasis on health, safety and wellbeing for vulnerable individuals and those that care for them. To adopt a strengths-based approach to the role and maintain a professional and respectful working relationship with individual customers and carers. To work in a person-centred way, ensuring that individual dignity is maintained, cultural background and communication needs are addressed, and choices and aspirations are listened to and acknowledged. To undertake risk assessments and formulate risk management plans, having regard for the safety of customers and others, whilst promoting independence and supporting positive risk...

Autism College - Job Coach & LSA Full-Time | Monday to Friday | 8:30am – 3:45pm (until 4:45pm on Tuesdays for staff training) Are you passionate about supporting autistic young adults to develop independence, employability skills, and confidence for adult life? Do you have the confidence to lead small groups of learners in real-world work environments and help them succeed in community-based placements? We are seeking four exceptional Teaching Assistants to join our specialist Further Education College for young people aged 19–25 with autism and additional learning needs. This is a highly rewarding role for proactive, enthusiastic individuals who can build positive relationships, promote independence, and confidently support learners both on campus and in the wider community. About the Role This role is ideal for someone with experience similar to a Job Coach, Senior Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, or someone who has previously supported young people with SEND...