Qualified Social Worker - Adults Community

Pertemps; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency is seeking a Qualified Social Worker to join the Adults Community Team in Merseyside, UK. The role involves conducting assessments, safeguarding work, and managing a caseload to support vulnerable adults. The ideal candidate should have a Social Work Degree, 4+ years of experience, and be committed to delivering high-quality services. Excellent mediation skills are essential for this agency role that offers competitive pay at £46 per hour.

Benefits

Dedicated consultant with access to roles across the UK

Easy registration process

Ongoing compliance management

Prompt payroll services

Referral schemes and incentives

Qualifications

• 4+ years qualified experience in social services.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation including Care Act 2014.
• Experience in statutory or voluntary agencies.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of risks and social care needs.
• Manage an agreed caseload.
• Develop individual care plans respecting diversity, dignity, and empowerment.

Skills

Excellent mediation and negotiation skills

Skilled at building meaningful relationships with service users and families

Experience working with diverse client groups

Dedicated to continuous improvement

Education

Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England

SW, CSS, DipSW, or Social Work Degree

Job description

Qualified Social Worker

Adults - Community

Location: Merseyside

Pay rate: £46 per hour

Our client is looking for Qualified Adult Social Workers to join the Adults Community Team. All candidates must have previous experience in Adult Social Care and a good understanding of relevant legislation, including the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, Human Rights Act, and Mental Health Act. This team handles hospital transfer and discharge, including referrals and complex safeguarding cases. Successful candidates will work across two hospitals within the authority, conducting Care Act assessments, safeguarding work, multi-agency collaboration, and duty functions.

In this role, you will support the delivery of person-centred, safe, and effective social care services, making assessments and decisions based on your professional knowledge and experience. You will establish and maintain relationships with service users and other agencies to ensure needs are met, working in accordance with social care legislation and local government requirements.

You will be committed to achieving positive and sustainable outcomes, striving to provide the best possible service for vulnerable individuals. Your passion for supporting adults and their families will be key to helping them thrive and flourish, with a focus on protection and efficiency.

Ideal Candidate:

• Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England
• SW, CSS, DipSW, or Social Work Degree
• Experience in Social Services Directorate or statutory/voluntary agencies
• Dedicated to continuous improvement and delivering excellent outcomes
• Excellent mediation and negotiation skills
• Experience working with diverse client groups
• Skilled at building meaningful relationships with service users and families
• Committed to high-quality service provision
• Experience working in multi-disciplinary, interagency teams
• Knowledge of relevant legislation
• 4+ years qualified

Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of risks and social care needs
• Manage an agreed caseload
• Use specialist communication skills to achieve positive outcomes
• Develop individual care plans respecting diversity, dignity, and empowerment
• Provide advice and support to unqualified staff and students

This is an agency role, and Pertemps offers:

• Dedicated consultant with access to roles across the UK
• Easy registration process
• Referral schemes and incentives
• Ongoing compliance management
• Prompt payroll services

The role is ideally suited for those traveling from Liverpool, Birkenhead, Widnes, Warrington, Wirral, Huyton, Wallasey, Sefton, Manchester, Ellesmere Port, Wigan, St Helens, Runcorn, Chester, Queensferry, Wrexham, and Skelmersdale.

We recruit across all areas of Qualified Social Work. If this role isn't the right fit, contact us for other opportunities such as IRO, BIA, MASH, Children Looked After, Localities, Children in Need, Child Protection, Court, Children’s Social Work, Adult Social Work, and more. We also offer generous referral bonuses—please share with colleagues or friends!

Contact us for more information.