508 social worker adults jobs found

Adult Social Worker – Community & Transition Warrington Borough Council Up to £30 per hour Warrington Borough Council is seeking a versatile Adult Social Worker to join their dynamic community service. This role is designed for a practitioner who enjoys variety, moving seamlessly between transition planning and urgent duty response. Key Responsibilities * Fast-Paced Assessment: Conducting Care Act assessments within a busy duty service environment. * Complex Casework: Managing a varied portfolio including mental health services and working age adults. * Preparation for Adulthood: Supporting young people as they transition into adult services. * Safeguarding: Leading enquiries and implementing risk management plans. Working Pattern We promote a healthy work-life balance through a hybrid model, though team cohesion remains a priority. * Office Presence: You will be expected to work from the office at least 2 days per week to support the duty rota. * Remote...

Adult Social Worker – Hospital Discharge Team Manchester City Council - Royal Infirmary Up to £30 per hour Manchester City Council is looking for a resilient and skilled Adult Social Worker to join the integrated team at the Royal Infirmary. This role is pivotal in ensuring safe, timely, and effective discharges from a busy acute hospital setting into the community. Key Responsibilities * Discharge Planning: Collaborate with the multidisciplinary Discharge Team to manage complex patient transitions. * Assessments: Complete Care Act 2014 Strengths-Based Assessments for Pathway 2 and Pathway 3 care home placements. * Safeguarding: Lead cases related to the Manchester Foundation Trust, ensuring Making Safeguarding Personal (MSP) principles are at the heart of every discussion. * Decision Making: Attend and contribute to Best Interest Meetings to facilitate safe discharge decisions. * Referrals: Manage specialized referrals including Neighbourhood Apartments and Crisis Clean...

Our client, Warrington council, is looking for a Qualified Social Worker to join their adult community team. Experience working in working adult community teams, preparation for adult hood and mental health services. Fast paced working completing Care act assessments, safeguarding and working within a duty service Expectation to be in the office at least 2 days per week Benefits of working with Remedy A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant. Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs Referral bonus - up to £250* per person placed. Double payrolls each week. *Terms & Conditions apply You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions. Remedy Social Care is a APSCo Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities...

Our client, Liverpool City Council is looking for a qualified social worker to join their adults team Job Purpose To contribute to the operational delivery of an effective Adult Social Care Service as part of an integrated team responsible for safeguarding, support planning and promoting the wellbeing of adults with care and support needs continuously improving outcomes. To identify individual needs through assessment. To plan and co-design individual support plans. To ensure that regular monitoring and reviews of support plans are carried out. To be responsible for social work provision including managing own caseload whilst managing the reputation of the Department and Council and complying with national and service procedures and guidance.Benefits of working with Remedy A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant. Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs Referral bonus - up to £250* per person placed. Double payrolls...

Qualified Social Worker - Adults Safeguarding Team You will be working within a well respected Local Authority based in the Birmingham area. Main role will be to make early decisions on whether safeguarding criteria is met and completing appropriate actions. Preference for candidates that have extensive experience in safeguarding arena that can work in a fast paced, pressured environment Benefits of this position: Remote working Flexible working Long term contractsEden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer. Eden Brown Limited is a limited company registered in England and Wales with registered number (phone number removed). Our registered address is 5th floor 4 Coleman Street, London, EC2R 5AR, part of nGAGE Specialist Recruitment Limited T/A nGAGE Talent. Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail. This message is intended solely for the addressee and may contain confidential information. If you have received this message in error, please send it...

High-Demand Opportunity - Social Worker (Adults) Hull City Council | Hull | Up to £32.40 per hour (Umbrella) Hull City Council is seeking an experienced Adult Social Worker to join their Adult Services team, based at the Orchard Centre, Hull (HU6 9BX). This is an excellent opportunity for a confident practitioner to undertake meaningful statutory work across a range of adult care settings, ensuring high-quality, person-centred outcomes. This role is ideal for a Social Worker with strong Care Act knowledge who is comfortable working across community and commissioned settings, with a clear focus on statutory reviews and effective use of direct payments. The Role Completing statutory Care Act reviews across multiple settings, including care homes, community placements and day services Reviewing and monitoring direct payment packages to ensure they continue to meet assessed needs and desired outcomes Working directly with adults, carers, providers and partner agencies Ensuring...

Adult Social Worker - Integrated Managed Care (IMC) Bolton Council Up to £30 per hour Are you an enthusiastic practitioner with a passion for adult social care? Bolton Council is looking for dedicated individuals to join our Integrated Managed Care teams. We want someone who understands that social work is about supporting aspirations and enhancing quality of life. In this role, you will be a key player in helping adults maintain their autonomy and stay connected to their communities. The Role: What You Will Be Doing Working within our designated IMC services, you will provide vital support to adults with varying levels of need. * Care Act Assessments: Undertake assessments and reviews of need under the Care Act 2014. * Support Planning: Create tailored plans that link individuals into universal and voluntary services. * Complex Casework: Support colleagues with complex assessments, including mental capacity and best interest decisions. * Collaborative Practice:...

Urgent Locum Role - Senior Social Worker (Hospital Discharge Team) East Riding of Yorkshire Council | Hull / Beverley | Up to £35.50 per hour (Umbrella) East Riding of Yorkshire Council is offering a high-paying, frontline locum opportunity for an experienced Senior Social Worker (Adults) to join its Hospital Social Work Team. Based primarily at Hull Royal Infirmary, you'll also provide support across the North East Lincolnshire Acute Trusts. This is a busy, high-impact hospital role suited to confident practitioners with strong Care Act and Mental Capacity Act (MCA) experience. You'll be central to delivering safe, timely discharges, ensuring statutory responsibilities are met while protecting adults' rights and wellbeing. The Role Carrying out Care Act assessments in line with statutory requirements Completing Mental Capacity Assessments (MCA) and best interest decisions Working closely within MDTs across acute hospital settings Managing complex discharge planning and...

High-Demand Opportunity - Senior Social Worker (Adults Hospital Team) East Riding of Yorkshire Council | Beverley / Hull | Up to £35.50 per hour (Umbrella) East Riding of Yorkshire Council is seeking an experienced Senior Social Worker (Adults) to join their Hospital Social Work Team on a locum basis. Opportunities are available at Hull Royal Infirmary, with additional cover supporting the North East Lincolnshire Acute Trusts. This is a fast-paced, frontline hospital role suited to a confident practitioner with strong Care Act and Mental Capacity Act (MCA) experience. You'll play a vital role in supporting safe, timely discharges while ensuring statutory duties are met and adults' rights and wellbeing remain central to decision-making. The Role Completing Care Act assessments in line with statutory responsibilities Undertaking Mental Capacity Assessments (MCA) and best interest decision-making Working closely within multi-disciplinary teams (MDT) across acute hospital settings...

Social Worker – Adult Services (Qualified) £33 per hour Contract: Locum | Full Time - Monday to Friday Please note: All candidates must be able to drive and have access to their own vehicle, as well as a Social Work Qualification and 3 years permanent employment experience. Job Overview Lancashire County Council is seeking an experienced and motivated Qualified Adult Social Worker to join the team based at Fylde Family Support Centre, supporting adults across the Fylde & Wyre area. This role sits within the Single Point of Access (SPA), with a strong focus on hospital triage and discharge planning, ensuring safe and timely transitions from hospital to the community. Key Responsibilities Triage and assessment within the SPA, supporting hospital discharge pathways Apply eligibility criteria in line with the Care Act 2014 Complete Continuing Health Care (CHC) Assessments and Reviews Undertake Mental Capacity Assessments in accordance with the Mental Capacity Act 2005 Work...

Social Worker – Adult Services (Qualified) £33 per hour Contract: Locum | Full Time - Monday to Friday Please note: All candidates must be able to drive and have access to their own vehicle, as well as a Social Work Qualification and 3 years permanent employment experience. Job Overview Lancashire County Council is seeking an experienced and motivated Qualified Adult Social Worker to join the team based at Fylde Family Support Centre, supporting adults across the Fylde & Wyre area. This role sits within the Single Point of Access (SPA), with a strong focus on hospital triage and discharge planning, ensuring safe and timely transitions from hospital to the community. Key Responsibilities Triage and assessment within the SPA, supporting hospital discharge pathways Apply eligibility criteria in line with the Care Act 2014 Complete Continuing Health Care (CHC) Assessments and Reviews Undertake Mental Capacity Assessments in accordance with the Mental Capacity Act 2005 Work...

Social Worker - Adults Services Fylde & Wyre Lancashire Agency  Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of vulnerable adults? We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Social Worker - Adults Services to join our client’s team on a contract basis. If you are eager to contribute your skills in hospital discharge planning, assessments, and care pathway management, this opportunity is ideal for you. About the Role: Social Worker - Adults Services As a Social Worker - Adults Services, you will play a vital role in supporting adults within the Fylde & Wyre area. Your responsibilities will include coordinating hospital discharges, conducting assessments, and ensuring the best outcomes for service users. This position requires someone who is proactive, compassionate, and able to work independently. Candidate Responsibilities for the Social Worker - Adults Services Conduct Continuing Health Care Assessments and Reviews. Complete Mental Capacity...

Day Webster are currently recruiting for an experienced Band 7 Social Worker in Adults Older People’s CMHT for our NHS client in the Buckinghamshire area. Our client is looking for the ideal candidate to start as soon as possible for a long term contract. The shift pattern would be Monday to Friday 37.5 hours per week, although the service would consider other suitable work patterns for the right candidate.  In the role, you will liaise with acute inpatient units, the Crisis Team, Primary Care services, the Voluntary and Private Sector and contribute to providing a recovery focused model of care. You will play an active role in the discharge of our service users from hospital and will commission health and social care services as required. Partnership working is a key component of this post and you will need to be innovative in ensuring that there is a range of appropriate services locally to support individual recovery journeys. If you would like to find out more about this...

Social Worker – Adults with Learning Disabilities Rhondda Cynon Taf 3 months Up to £38.43 per hour (Umbrella) Full time preferred | Part time considered Hoop Social Work are delighted to be supporting Rhondda Cynon Taf Council in the recruitment of Social Workers to join their Adults with Learning Disabilities Team, based at Ty Elai, Williamstown, Rhondda. This is a short-term contract opportunity, created to cover a permanent vacancy within the service. The role will be covering the West of the County working with adults with a learning disability who may also present with additional complexities such as ASD, communication needs, behaviours that challenge, and physical or mental health needs. The team holds long-term cases and works closely within a multi-disciplinary framework, alongside Specialist Learning Disability Health Teams and a range of partner agencies. About the role: * Managing a caseload of adults with learning disabilities and complex needs *...

Qualified Social Workers required within the Mental Health Team 3 Month Contract (Possible extension) Rate £38 Per hour (Umbrella Rate) Location: Countywide visits and hybrid working Skills and Experience Required Strong experience in working within adult mental health services A good understanding of the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, and Section 117 responsibilities Confidence managing complex risk, safeguarding, and multi‑agency work The ability to work independently in a fast‑paced environment Provide support and therapy to individuals and families experiencing mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, schizophrenia, or substance misuse, using a strengths-based approach. Conduct assessments (psychosocial, risk, care needs) to establish diagnoses and identify required support. Develop and monitor individualised care plans, in collaboration with clients and multidisciplinary teams. Undertake crisis intervention and risk management, safeguarding vulnerable...

Adults Social Worker – CMHT Leeds Full Time Responsible for providing a high quality and comprehensive social work service to adults, carers and the community. Ability to deal with more complex/unusual cases assessing and managing risks and to give evidence in court in relation to care or other proceedings. Accountabilities: Undertake the  assessment of service users and carer needs using a person centred approach in accordance with agreed statutory and service procedures   Use management information systems  to find, analyse and update information, ensuring compliance with service procedures and data protection legislation Devise and implement person-centred support plans, negotiating a range of appropriate services and interventions to meet assessed needs and risks Monitor and contribute to the review of plans relating to the assessed needs of service users, their families and carers in accordance with directorate procedures Use a Safeguarding framework to investigate and...

CHC ProjectSocial worker  – Agency Somerset Council  Rate: £51.79 per hour (Agency) Working Pattern: 2 days per week onsite Somerset is seeking an experienced professional to join the team on an agency CHC Project. This role is ideal for someone with extensive expertise in NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) and a strong understanding of the Care Act 2014, particularly Section 22 and the lawful limits of local authority provision. The Role As a core member of the multi-disciplinary team (MDT), you will represent the local authority perspective, contributing to robust and lawful decision-making around CHC eligibility and funding arrangements. Key Responsibilities Completing CHC assessments and Decision Support Tools (DSTs) across a range of settings Applying in-depth knowledge of CHC eligibility criteria Representing and advocating the local authority position within MDT meetings Constructively challenging decisions to support defensible outcomes Exploring and advising on joint...

Liverpool City Council are looking for a Qualified Social Worker to join the Adult's Assessment Team. £35hr. Hybrid Working - 3 days in office and 2 at home. Job Purpose To contribute to the operational delivery of an effective Adult Social Care Service as part of an integrated team responsible for safeguarding, support planning and promoting the wellbeing of adults with care and support needs continuously improving outcomes. To identify individual needs through assessment. To plan and co-design individual support plans. To ensure that regular monitoring and reviews of support plans are carried out. To be responsible for social work provision including managing own caseload whilst managing the reputation of the Department and Council and complying with national and service procedures and guidance

Senior Social Worker - Learning Disabilities & Autism Team Location: West Midlands Rate: £31.97 per hour (Capped Adult MOC rate) Hours: 9am-5pm, Monday to Friday (37 hours) Working Pattern: Hybrid - office, home, and community visits Requirements: Full UK driving licence and access to a car About the Role This senior position sits within a dedicated Learning Disabilities and Autism team, supporting adults to live safely, independently, and with dignity. The role is ideal for an experienced practitioner who is confident in complex case management and committed to high‑quality, person‑centred practice. A key focus of the role is completing Care Act Reviews and ensuring individuals receive the right level of support. You'll play a central part in maximising Continuing Health Care (CHC) and other health funding, working collaboratively with health partners to secure appropriate packages of care. About You Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration, 2...

Qualified Social Worker Opportunities - Bolton Council Location: Castle Hill Centre, Castleton Street, Bolton, BL2 2JW Rate: £30 per hour Work Pattern: Hybrid Qualification Required: Diploma / Degree in Social Work Bolton Council is recruiting Qualified Social Workers for roles within Intermediate Care and the North Community Mental Health Team. These opportunities are ideal for motivated practitioners with a passion for supporting adults to maximise independence and improve quality of life. 1. QSW - Intermediate Care (IMC) As a Social Worker within Intermediate Care, you will: Undertake Care Act 2014 assessments and reviews Support care and support planning Link individuals into universal and voluntary services Support colleagues with complex assessments, Mental Capacity, and Best Interest assessments Work closely within an inter-disciplinary team 2. QSW - North Community Mental Health Team This role involves working with adults with mental health needs, undertaking:...