Qualified Social Worker – Adult Social Care

Pertemps; Gateshead; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social care agency in the North East is seeking an experienced Qualified Social Worker to join their Adult Services Team. The role involves supporting adults in hospital discharge and community care, with a salary of £25 per hour. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in adult social care and a passion for empowering vulnerable adults. Benefits include a dedicated consultant, reliable pay, and access to exclusive roles across the UK.

Benefits

Dedicated consultant

Reliable weekly pay

Access to exclusive roles

Generous referral bonuses

Qualifications

• 4+ years post-qualification experience preferred.
• Experienced in adult social care, particularly in hospital discharge or community settings.
• Knowledgeable in relevant legislation and frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of adults’ care and support needs.
• Coordinate safe and timely hospital discharges in partnership with NHS colleagues.
• Develop individualised care plans that promote independence, dignity, and empowerment.

Skills

Risk assessment

Care planning

Multi-disciplinary collaboration

Clear communication

Problem-solving

Advocacy for vulnerable adults

Education

Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England

Job description

Qualified Social Worker – Adult Social Care

Location: North East | £25 per hour
Full-Time | Agency Role via Pertemps Social Care

Are you a Qualified Social Worker with a passion for supporting adults to live safely, independently, and with dignity? Join a values-led Adult Services Team in the North East, working across hospital discharge and community-based care — and make a real difference in people’s lives.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced practitioners who want to deliver high-impact, person-centred support in a professional, collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of adults’ care and support needs
• Coordinate safe and timely hospital discharges in partnership with NHS colleagues
• Manage a varied caseload with autonomy and professionalism
• Develop individualised care plans that promote independence, dignity, and empowerment
• Work in line with current legislation and best practice in adult social care
• Build trusted relationships with service users, carers, and multi-agency teams
• Offer support and guidance to unqualified staff and students, helping to build capability across the team

Who We're Looking For

• A Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England
• Experienced in adult social care, particularly in hospital discharge or community settings
• Skilled in risk assessment, care planning, and multi-disciplinary collaboration
• Knowledgeable in relevant legislation and frameworks
• A clear communicator, problem solver, and advocate for vulnerable adults
• Proactive, compassionate, and committed to achieving positive, sustainable outcomes

Minimum: 4+ years post-qualification experience preferred.

Why Work with Pertemps Social Care?

We make agency work simple, supportive, and rewarding:

• A dedicated consultant who understands your specialism
• Smooth online registration and compliance process
• Reliable weekly pay
• Access to exclusive roles across the UK
• Generous referral bonuses – earn by recommending a friend!

Easily Commutable From: Redcar, Saltburn-by-the-Sea, Guisborough, Eston, Skelton, Loftus, Gateshead, Middlesbrough, Durham, Hartlepool, Stockton-on-Tees, Darlington, Whitby, Sunderland, Scarborough, Newcastle, and surrounding areas.

Apply Today: If you're ready to make a lasting difference in adult social care, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now or contact us for a confidential chat. Not looking right now? Refer a friend and earn a bonus!