Adult Social Worker: Safeguarding & Care Act Lead

Service Care Solutions Ltd; Barnstaple; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Devon County Council is seeking an Adult Social Worker to join their team on a temporary ongoing contract via Service Care Solutions. The role focuses on supporting adults using a strengths-based, person-centred approach to maximise independence, wellbeing and choice, in Devon.

You will conduct complex assessments, manage safeguarding cases, and work with multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality care planning and service delivery. A driving licence and vehicle are required.

Qualifications

• Social Work England registration.
• Experience within Adult Social Care.
• Strong knowledge of the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, Mental Health Act, and safeguarding legislation.
• Experience completing assessments, reviews, safeguarding enquiries, and support planning.
• Ability to manage a varied caseload and work independently.
• Excellent communication and partnership-working skills.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Experience in Adult Community Teams, Safeguarding Teams, Locality Teams, Physical Disabilities, Older Persons, or Learning Disabilities services.

Responsibilities

• Completing complex Care Act assessments and reviews.
• Undertaking risk assessments and care planning.
• Contributing to Continuing Healthcare (CHC) processes.
• Applying the Mental Capacity Act, including capacity assessments and Best Interest decisions.
• Identifying enablement and reablement opportunities.
• Leading safeguarding enquiries, including complex safeguarding investigations.
• Working closely with health professionals, voluntary organisations, and multi-disciplinary teams.
• Undertaking Court of Protection work, including Deprivation of Liberty applications within the community where required.
• Maintaining accurate and timely case records.
• Supporting service development and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Social work experience

Care Act knowledge

Mental Capacity Act knowledge

Safeguarding knowledge

Communication skills

Independent work

Job description

Devon County Council is seeking an Adult Social Worker to join their team on a temporary ongoing contract via Service Care Solutions. The role focuses on supporting adults using a strengths-based, person-centred approach to maximise independence, wellbeing and choice, in Devon.

You will conduct complex assessments, manage safeguarding cases, and work with multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality care planning and service delivery. A driving licence and vehicle are required.