Flexible Social Worker 65+ — Home & Community Roles

Leaders in Care; England; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

WFH 2-3 days

Job summary

Leaders in Care is recruiting a Social Worker for a 65+ team in the United Kingdom. Flexible hours and days are available, with 2-3 days of working from home depending on service needs, offering a balance between meaningful frontline work and personal flexibility.

You will undertake Care Act assessments, support plans and reviews for adults 65 and over, including mental capacity assessments and best interests work, with duties across both community and care homes.

Qualifications

• A recognised social work qualification and Social Work England registration.
• Experience within adult social care, ideally with older people.
• A sound understanding of the Care Act and Mental Capacity Act.
• Confidence managing casework and contributing to duty.
• A person-centred approach and strong assessment skills.

Responsibilities

• Complete Care Act assessments, support plans and reviews.
• Mental capacity assessments and best-interests work where required.
• Manage allocated casework and contribute to duty.
• Assessments will take you into both community and care home settings.

Skills

Person-centred approach

Assessment skills

Case management

Duty management

Education

Recognised social work qualification

Social Work England registration

Job description

Leaders in Care is recruiting a Social Worker for a 65+ team in the United Kingdom. Flexible hours and days are available, with 2-3 days of working from home depending on service needs, offering a balance between meaningful frontline work and personal flexibility.

You will undertake Care Act assessments, support plans and reviews for adults 65 and over, including mental capacity assessments and best interests work, with duties across both community and care homes.