Older Persons 65+ Social Worker

Leaders in Care; Winchester; Hybrid; GBP 43,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£500 successful-placement bonus

Job summary

Leaders in Care is seeking a Social Worker for a 65+ team in the United Kingdom. The role offers flexible hours with 2–3 days of home working and a 9-month contract, focusing on meaningful work with older adults.

You will conduct Care Act assessments, support plans and reviews, along with mental capacity assessments, in both community and care home settings, collaborating with families and partner professionals.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Conduct Care Act assessments, support plans and reviews.
• Perform mental capacity assessments and best interests work when required.
• Manage allocated caseload and contribute to duty responses.
• Carry out assessments in community and care home settings, liaising with families and professionals.

Skills

Social Work England registration

Adult social care

Care Act

Mental Capacity Act

Duty management

Education

Social Work degree

Job description

Up to £38 per hour | 2-3 days WFH | 9 month contract

Want more flexibility in your next social work role, without stepping away from meaningful, varied work?

Leaders in Care is recruiting a Social Worker for a 65+ team. With flexible working hours and days, plus 2-3 days working from home depending on service need, this opportunity offers flexibility alongside direct work with older adults.

You’ll support a diverse community, with a mix of community-based casework and assessments across local care homes.

Why this role stands out

• Up to £38 per hour
• Flexible working hours and days, with arrangements agreed around service requirements
• 2-3 days WFH, depending on service need
• Varied casework, combining assessments, ongoing support and duty responsibilities
• Diverse practice, supporting older people from a range of backgrounds

The role

Working with adults aged 65 and over, you’ll complete Care Act assessments, support plans and reviews, alongside mental capacity assessments and best-interests work where required. You’ll manage allocated casework and contribute to duty, responding to enquiries and changing needs. Assessments will take you into both community and care home settings, working closely with individuals, families and partner professionals.

What you’ll need

• 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

About the team

The 65+ team covers a diverse area with a substantial number of care homes, offering a varied mix of assessment settings and opportunities to support older adults with different needs.

Why work with Leaders in Care?

• A dedicated consultant who takes time to understand what you want
• Support throughout recruitment and compliance
• A consistent point of contact during your placement

Refer a friend and receive a £500 successful-placement bonus, subject to referral terms.