Adult Social Worker, Merton

Pertemps Social Care; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A social care agency is seeking an experienced Adult Social Worker in Merton, Greater London. The role involves delivering person-centred care, managing complex cases, and participating in team duties. Candidates should have experience in safeguarding and statutory duties under the Care Act 2014. The position offers a pay rate of up to £32 per hour and various agency benefits including dedicated consultant support and reliable payroll.

Benefits

Dedicated consultant

Easy online registration process

Referral schemes and incentives

Ongoing compliance management

Prompt and reliable payroll

Qualifications

• Experience delivering social work in line with the Care Act 2014
• Strong understanding of Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards
• Ability to manage complex cases and undertake statutory duties

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of adults with learning disabilities and autism
• Participate in team duty system for new referrals and emergencies
• Conduct safeguarding enquiries in line with local procedures

Skills

Person-centred social work practice

Caseload management

Safeguarding

Risk management

Tools

Mosaic

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Adult Social Worker, Merton, Greater London

Job Category: Other

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Job Reference: e00289825571

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Posted: 12.08.2025

Expiry Date: 26.09.2025

Job Description:

Adult Social Worker, Merton
– Pay rate to £32ph
To deliver high-quality, person-centred social work practice in line with the Care Act 2014 and associated legislation. The post holder will manage a caseload of adults with learning disabilities and autism, undertake statutory duties, and contribute to safeguarding, risk management, and service improvement. The role includes participation in the team duty system and collaboration with internal and external partners to ensure effective care planning and service delivery.

Care Management and Casework

• Undertake the full range of Care Act responsibilities, including assessments, support planning, reviews, and risk assessments.
• Manage a caseload of complex cases, ensuring timely and accurate record-keeping using systems such as Mosaic.
• Carry out statutory duties under relevant legislation, including the Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS).
• Participate in the team duty system, responding to new referrals, emergencies, and safeguarding concerns.
• Undertake safeguarding enquiries in line with local multi-agency procedures and the principles of Making Safeguarding Personal.
• Identify and assess risk, completing risk assessments in accordance with Merton Care Management Procedures.
• Complete Care Act assessments, support planning, reviews, and risk assessments.
• Respond to referrals and emergencies via the team duty system.

Please get in touch for more information.

This is an agency post and Pertemps can offer you:

• A dedicated consultant with access to all roles across the UK and available for you to speak to
• An easy registration process (all done online)
• Referral schemes and incentives
• Ongoing compliance managed for you
• Prompt and reliable payroll, and lots more.

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