Hybrid: Qualified Adult Social Worker - Complex Caseloads

SW Locums Ltd; Ilford; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

SW Locums Ltd has placed a Qualified Adult Social Worker with Redbridge Council in London. The role offers hybrid working, full-time locum hours and a pay rate of up to £32.00 per hour (umbrella).

The successful candidate will work on complex adult social care cases, conduct Care Act and mental capacity assessments, and partner with families and health professionals to achieve positive outcomes.

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England.
• Strong experience within Adult Social Services.
• Excellent knowledge of the Care Act 2014 and Mental Capacity Act.
• Ability to manage complex caseloads independently; strong assessment, safeguarding and reporting.
• Excellent communication and multi-agency working skills.
• Proactive, person-centred practitioner.

Responsibilities

• Undertake Care Act 2014 assessments and reviews.
• Manage a varied caseload of adults with complex social care needs.
• Complete Mental Capacity Assessments and safeguarding inquiries.
• Develop person-centred, strengths-based care and support plans.
• Promote independence, wellbeing and outcomes for service users.
• Collaborate with families, carers, health professionals and multi-disciplinary teams.
• Maintain accurate case records and ensure statutory compliance.

Skills

Social work registration

Adult social services experience

Care Act 2014 knowledge

Mental Capacity Act knowledge

Caseload management

Assessment skills

Safeguarding

Report writing

Communication

Multi-agency working

Person-centred approach

Job description

SW Locums Ltd has placed a Qualified Adult Social Worker with Redbridge Council in London. The role offers hybrid working, full-time locum hours and a pay rate of up to £32.00 per hour (umbrella).

The successful candidate will work on complex adult social care cases, conduct Care Act and mental capacity assessments, and partner with families and health professionals to achieve positive outcomes.