Adults Social Worker Care Act Reviews

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

Job summary

A leading company in adult social care is seeking an experienced locum Social Worker for Care Act Reviews in Hereford. This role involves working part-time in the office and part-time from home, requiring strong knowledge of eligibility under the Care Act 2014 and the ability to conduct safeguarding inquiries. Applicants must possess a degree in social work and be registered with Social Work England. This is a long-term temporary position with competitive pay and benefits like ongoing training opportunities.

Benefits

Free ongoing training opportunities

Competitive rates of pay

Weekly payments with in-house payroll

Enhanced DBS completed

Support from dedicated team

Qualifications

• Professional qualification in social work.
• Social Work England registration.
• Enhanced DBS/Update service.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out Care Act Reviews.
• Completing 4-5 reviews weekly based on complexity.
• Using strengths-based approach in client reviews.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Written skills

Knowledge of Care Act 2014

Knowledge of Mental Capacity Act 2005

Experience with Safeguarding Enquiries

Strengths-based approach

Education

Degree in Social Work

Tools

Mosaic client database

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Client:

Semester

Location:

Hereford, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

29.06.2025

Expiry Date:

13.08.2025

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Job Description:

Job Description

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

The following is essential criteria:

– Degree in Social Work

– SWE Registration

– Right to work within the UK

37 hours

Hereford

3 Month Contract

Experienced Social Worker required to carry out Care Act Reviews.

Herefordshire Adult Social Care is looking for an experienced locum Social Worker to carry out review work. Must have a strong working knowledge of eligibility under the Care Act 2014 & the Mental Capacity Act 2005. Experience of completing Safeguarding Enquiries is also essential.

You will also be familiar with a strengths-based approach and able to employ this in reviewing clients against on-going eligible care and support needs. You will be expected to complete 4 – 5 reviews a week, depending on complexity.

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, for at least 2 days each week. You will be given autonomy in the booking of visits for the days in office and then writing-up on the work from home days.

This role will initially span for a 3 month period.

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

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