Community Social Worker: Independent Care & Safeguarding

Liquid Personnel Limited.; Swindon; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free DBS and compliance service

Twice weekly payroll (Faster Pay)

Exclusive social work roles nationwide

CPD training portal access

Dedicated social work consultant

Job summary

Liquid Personnel is seeking an experienced Social Worker for a Community Social Work Team in Swindon. You will support adults with diverse needs through strengths-based, person-centred practice while managing a varied caseload and ensuring outcomes focus on independence and wellbeing.

The role requires autonomous working, risk management, and collaborative work with health services, providers, families and partner agencies to promote safety and quality care.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to undertake complex assessments, reviews, support planning and risk management interventions.
• Experience with Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005 and safeguarding workflows.
• Ability to work autonomously within a busy Adult Social Care setting and provide professional guidance.

Responsibilities

• Manage a complex caseload of adults with diverse needs.
• Undertake Care Act assessments, reviews and reassessments to identify eligible needs and outcomes.
• Develop, implement and review person-centred Care and Support Plans promoting independence and wellbeing.
• Undertake Mental Capacity Assessments and Best Interest decision-making.
• Lead safeguarding enquiries including Section 42 and coordinate multi-agency responses.
• Prepare Court of Protection reports when required and support associated processes.
• Support carers with assessment, guidance and access to services.

Skills

Complex caseload management

Strengths-based practice

Communication & report writing

Risk assessment & management

Multi-agency collaboration

Education

MA/BA/BSc in Social Work or equivalent

CQSW/CSS or equivalent

Registration with Social Work England

Job description

Liquid Personnel is seeking an experienced Social Worker for a Community Social Work Team in Swindon. You will support adults with diverse needs through strengths-based, person-centred practice while managing a varied caseload and ensuring outcomes focus on independence and wellbeing.

The role requires autonomous working, risk management, and collaborative work with health services, providers, families and partner agencies to promote safety and quality care.