Adult Social Worker Locality

Semester; Hereford; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

This Long Term Temporary post seeks a qualified locum Social Worker in Herefordshire Adult Social Care. You’ll be required to apply a strengths-based approach, complete safeguarding enquiries and maintain person-centred care. Join a dedicated team with opportunities for ongoing training and support in a beautiful rural setting.

Benefits

Free on-going training opportunities

Competitive rates of pay

Dedicated consultant support

Qualifications

• Qualified, SWE-registered Social Worker.
• Experience in Safeguarding Enquiries.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Meet assessment and review process requirements.
• Work both independently and as part of a duty rota.
• Support clients to maintain independence.

Skills

Communication skills

Person-centred care

Strengths-based practice

Education

Degree in Social Work

Tools

Mosaic client database

Job description

Please be aware this is a Long Term Temporary post to start ASAP.

Herefordshire Adult Social Care is looking for an experienced locum Social Worker, with a strong working knowledge of the Care Act 2014 & the Mental Capacity Act 2005. Experience of completing Safeguarding Enquiries is also essential.

You will have the ideas, values and knowledge that ensure that our responses are person-centred, safe and effective with a commitment to achieving the best outcomes for the individuals you support. You will also be familiar with a strengths-based approach and able to employ this in supporting clients to maintain independence and build on community networks of support as much as possible. You will work on your own initiative in order to meet the requirements of the assessment and review process, but with regular supervision and support.

Excellent communication and written skills are essential. Herefordshire Adult Social Care uses the Mosaic client database so experience with this system would be an advantage, but training will be provided as required.

We are currently working a hybrid system of part office/part home-based working. There is a requirement to be able to work face to face in the office in Hereford and be able to travel throughout the county as required. The role also includes being part of a duty rota and sharing this responsibility with colleagues.

So if you are a qualified, SWE-registered Social Worker, with a strong commitment to promoting wellbeing through personalised and strengths-based practice, then a warm welcome awaits you in our beautiful rural county, rich in history and community.

The following is essential criteria:

– Degree in Social Work

– SWE Registration

– Right to work within the UK

Please be aware this is a Long Term Temporary post to start ASAP.

You must have:

A professional qualification in social work

Social Work England registration.

Enhanced DBS/Update service.

References required for the last 5 years of employment.

Benefits of working with Semester.co.uk:

Free on-going training opportunities upon registering as part of our commitment to you.

Competitive Rates of pay

In house payroll, providing weekly payments and support

Enhanced DBS completed.

Support and expert advice from an approachable, dedicated and friendly team

An assigned dedicated & experienced consultant

Various employment opportunities in your preferred geographical area

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Created on 29/06/2025 by TN United Kingdom