Adults Social Worker [Blackpool]

Semester; Blackpool; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in social care is seeking an enthusiastic Adults Social Worker in Blackpool. This Long Term Temporary position involves holistic assessments and promoting independence for adults within the community. Ideal candidates will possess a Social Work degree, SWE registration, and demonstrate strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

Free ongoing training

Competitive pay rates

In-house payroll with weekly payments

Enhanced DBS clearance

Support from a dedicated team

Assigned experienced consultant

Various opportunities in your preferred area

Qualifications

• Degree in Social Work required.
• SWE Registration essential.
• 3 years references with checks on employment gaps.

Responsibilities

• Conduct holistic assessments to support individuals.
• Prepare for and participate in safeguarding procedures.
• Collaborate with teams and external agencies for service delivery.

Skills

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Communication

Negotiation

Education

Degree in Social Work

Social Work England registration

Job description

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Adults Social Worker [Blackpool], Blackpool

Location: Blackpool, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Posted:

15.06.2025

Expiry Date:

30.07.2025

Job Description:

Job Description

This is a Long Term Temporary post starting ASAP.

Essential criteria:

• Degree in Social Work
• SWE Registration
• Right to work within the UK
• 3 years reference required, with checks on employment gaps and relevant qualifications

We seek an enthusiastic and experienced social worker to join our community team to cover maternity leave. Your role involves working with adults to assess their support needs, promoting independence, and preventing future needs using person-centred approaches, community engagement, reablement, and commissioned services.

You should be confident in all Legislative Frameworks related to Adult Social Care, able to work autonomously, and possess strong problem-solving, decision-making, communication, and negotiation skills. We value applicants committed to supporting and strengthening our community. We offer training, protected CPD time, supervision, and diverse training packages to support your professional development.

We are looking for passionate individuals dedicated to supporting the Blackpool community, committed to your role, and eager to develop in line with SWE protocols. We provide a visible management team and comprehensive induction to facilitate your transition into this role.

Role Purpose:

To provide professional social work support and interventions that enable individuals to maintain independence and quality of life across various settings.

To support individuals, families, and carers by conducting holistic assessments, providing advice and information, and facilitating access to services.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Undertake assessments, reviews, and commissioning of services per departmental policies and statutory guidance (e.g., The Care Act 2014)
• Participate in safeguarding procedures, including investigation and acting as Safeguarding Lead when appropriate
• Collaborate with other teams, providers, carers, and external agencies to deliver outcome-focused services
• Adhere to departmental policies, the HCPC Code of Conduct, and the capability framework
• Empower individuals to make informed choices under the Care Act (2014)
• Maintain current knowledge of social care issues and developments
• Attend supervision and staff meetings, utilize IT systems for record-keeping, and comply with administrative and financial procedures

This is a Long Term Temporary post starting ASAP.

You must have:

• A professional qualification in social work and experience working with children
• Social Work England registration
• Enhanced DBS/Update service
• References for the last 5 years of employment

Benefits of working with Semester.co.uk:

• Free ongoing training
• Competitive pay rates
• In-house payroll with weekly payments
• Enhanced DBS clearance
• Support from a dedicated team
• Assigned experienced consultant
• Various opportunities in your preferred area