Community Adult Social Worker: Complex Care & Safeguarding

Quid, Inc.; Merley; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

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Job summary

Liquid Personnel is seeking an experienced Adult's Social Worker to join a Community team based in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole area. You will support adults with long-term conditions, undertake Care Act assessments, safeguarding, and care planning to promote independence.

The role requires extensive assessment skills, safeguarding experience, and Court of Protection involvement, with a commitment to strengths‑based, person‑centred practice working with families, carers, and health

Qualifications

• Professional qualification in social work (MA/BA/BSc) or equivalent.
• Registration with Social Work England is mandatory.
• Experience in Adult Social Care and community practice.
• Strong understanding of Care Act 2014 and Mental Capacity Act 2005.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of adults with long-term health conditions in a community setting.
• Undertake Care Act 2014 assessments, reviews, reassessments and support planning.
• Develop and review person-centred Care and Support Plans to promote independence.
• Arrange and coordinate care packages and community services.
• Conduct safeguarding enquiries in accordance with safeguarding policies.
• Manage complex cases including self-neglect and risk management.
• Undertake Mental Capacity Assessments and Best Interests decisions.
• Carry out Court of Protection work and prepare professional reports when required.
• Collaborate with health professionals, care providers, and families to achieve positive outcomes.
• Maintain accurate records and participate in multi-disciplinary meetings.

Skills

Assessment skills

Safeguarding knowledge

Court of Protection experience

Multi-agency working

Mental Capacity Act knowledge

Report writing

Communication skills

Risk management

Self-neglect experience

Professional collaboration

Education

MA / BA / BSc in Social Work

Registration with Social Work England

CQSW / CSS or equivalent

Job description

Liquid Personnel is seeking an experienced Adult's Social Worker to join a Community team based in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole area. You will support adults with long-term conditions, undertake Care Act assessments, safeguarding, and care planning to promote independence.

The role requires extensive assessment skills, safeguarding experience, and Court of Protection involvement, with a commitment to strengths‑based, person‑centred practice working with families, carers, and health