65+ Social Worker - Hybrid, Flexible Hours (2-3 WFH)

Leaders in Care; Winchester; Hybrid; GBP 43,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£500 successful-placement bonus

Job summary

Leaders in Care is seeking a Social Worker for a 65+ team in the United Kingdom. The role offers flexible hours with 2–3 days of home working and a 9-month contract, focusing on meaningful work with older adults.

You will conduct Care Act assessments, support plans and reviews, along with mental capacity assessments, in both community and care home settings, collaborating with families and partner professionals.

Qualifications

• Recognised social work qualification and Social Work England registration.
• Experience in adult social care, ideally with older people.
• Solid understanding of the Care Act and Mental Capacity Act.
• Confidence managing casework and contributing to duty.
• Person-centred approach with strong assessment skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Care Act assessments, support plans and reviews.
• Perform mental capacity assessments and best interests work when required.
• Manage allocated caseload and contribute to duty responses.
• Carry out assessments in community and care home settings, liaising with families and professionals.

Skills

Social Work England registration

Adult social care

Care Act

Mental Capacity Act

Duty management

Education

Social Work degree

Job description

Leaders in Care is seeking a Social Worker for a 65+ team in the United Kingdom. The role offers flexible hours with 2–3 days of home working and a 9-month contract, focusing on meaningful work with older adults.

You will conduct Care Act assessments, support plans and reviews, along with mental capacity assessments, in both community and care home settings, collaborating with families and partner professionals.