Adult Locality Social Worker

Leaders in Care; St Albans; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Working

Annual Leave 26-33 days

Pension Scheme

CPD & Training

Career Progression

Job summary

Leaders in Care invites applications for a social work position with a focus on disability and elder care. The role emphasizes person-centred care, safeguarding, and strong MDT collaboration. The successful candidate will engage in ongoing CPD and benefit from clear progression pathways within the organisation.

The post offers hybrid working, a generous pension, and extensive annual leave, with ongoing professional development opportunities through CPD and training initiatives.

Qualifications

• Social Work Qualification and SWE registration are required.
• Experience with Physical Disabilities and Older Persons is preferred.
• Strong communication and collaboration within a Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) is essential.
• Knowledge of the Care Act, MCA and DoLS is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to person-centred care and advocate for service users.
• Assess and manage complex cases while upholding professional standards.
• Collaborate with a MDT to safeguard service users and deliver outcomes.
• Engage in ongoing CPD and pursue clear career progression within the organisation.

Skills

Physical Disabilities & Older Persons

Substance misuse

Domestic violence & safeguarding

MDT collaboration

Care Act, MCA & DoLS

Person-centred advocacy

Complex case management

Education

Social Work Qualification

Registered with SWE (Social Work England)

Job description

Clear Progression Pathways| Generous Salary | Continuous Professional Development

In uncertain times in Social Care, are you looking for stability and career growth in Social Work? This fantastic opportunity offers:

You’ll enjoy the benefits of hybrid working, giving you the flexibility to divide your time between the office and home, promoting a healthy work-life balance. You’ll receive 26 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays, with entitlement rising to 30 days after two years and 33 days after five years of service.

You’ll also be enrolled in a generous pension scheme, securing your financial future.

You’ll have access to ongoing training and CPD opportunities, enabling you to enhance your skills and stay current with best practices in social care. You’ll benefit from clear career progression pathways, providing opportunities for growth and advancement within the organisation, fostering your long-term professional development.

You’ll be part of a supportive team environment, collaborating with experienced professionals who emphasize teamwork and shared learning to achieve the best outcomes for service users.

Key attributes/experience:

• Hands-on experience with Physical Disabilities and Older Persons
• Experience in substance misuse, domestic violence, safeguarding, homelessness, hoarding, and challenging behaviors
• Effective communication and collaboration in a Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT)
• Familiarity with in-house reablement services
• Compliance with the Care Act, MCA, and DoLS
• Advocacy for service users and delivery of person-centred care
• Assessment and management of complex cases while upholding professional standards,

Other benefits include:

• Generous Salary & Pension Scheme
• Hybrid Working – Balance office & home life
• 26-33 Days Annual Leave (+ bank holidays)
• Clear Career Progression & CPD Support
• Supportive Team & Inclusive Environment

Leaders in Care is proud to offer competitive pay, supported by a service that has earned over 460 five-star Google reviews. We also provide weekly check-ins, continuous support throughout your placement, and an easy-to-use timesheet and payroll system—no more waiting around on Fridays to confirm your payment!

To be considered, you’ll need to have a Social Work Qualification and be registered with SWE (Social Work England).