Qualified Social Worker – Adults - Older People’s Team

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Qualified Social Worker for the Adults team in Wales. This hybrid role involves assessing adults with complex needs and ensuring they receive the best possible outcomes. Candidates must have at least 2 years of experience in adult social care and be registered with Social Work England. The position offers flexible working, ongoing support, and various incentives.

Benefits

Dedicated recruitment consultant

Weekly reliable payroll

Full compliance and onboarding support

Referral bonuses

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in Adult Social Care, ideally within older people's services.
• Skilled in assessments, safeguarding, and multi-agency working.
• Committed to professional development and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Carry a varied caseload of adults with complex needs.
• Complete Care Act assessments and risk assessments.
• Develop person-centred care and support plans.
• Promote independence, dignity, and wellbeing through tailored interventions.
• Provide guidance to less experienced staff.

Skills

Assessment skills

Safeguarding experience

Communication

Collaborative approach

Education

Qualified Social Worker, registered with Social Work England

Job description

Qualified Social Worker – Adults (Older People’s Team)

Location: Wales 
Pay rate: £34 per hour
Flexible Agency Role | Hybrid Working Available

Are you a dedicated and experienced Adult Social Worker with a passion for Wales local authority, where your expertise will directly contribute to improving lives. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a multi-disciplinary team, collaborating with professionals from health, therapy services, care providers, and families — all focused on early intervention and achieving the best possible outcomes for vulnerable adults.

About the Role

In this role, you will:

• Carry a varied caseload of adults with complex needs
• Complete Care Act assessments and risk assessments
• Develop person-centred care and support plans
• Carry out safeguarding investigations and capacity assessments (MCA)
• Promote independence, dignity, and wellbeing through tailored interventions
• Work collaboratively across agencies to prevent escalation and reduce harm
• Provide guidance to less experienced staff and support student development

You’ll be working in line with key legislation such as the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, and Human Rights Act, always promoting best practice and maintaining a focus on the individual.

About You

We’re looking for a social worker who is:

• A Qualified Social Worker, registered with Social Work England
• Experienced (2+ years) in Adult Social Care, ideally within older people’s services
• Skilled in assessments, safeguarding, and multi-agency working
• A strong communicator with a collaborative, person-first approach
• Passionate about achieving meaningful outcomes for adults and families
• Committed to professional development and continuous improvement

What’s in it for You?

As an agency worker through Pertemps, you’ll benefit from:

• A dedicated recruitment consultant with UK-wide opportunities
• Easy and secure online registration process
• Weekly, reliable payroll
• Full compliance and onboarding support
• Referral bonuses and other incentives
• Access to exclusive contract and locum roles

Ideal for candidates commuting from: This role is ideally suited for candidates travelling from Nottingham, Derby, Coventry, Birmingham, Flintshire, Shrewsbury, Leicestershire, Northampton, Peterborough, Cardiff, Swansea, Stoke-on-Trent, Walsall, Newport, Liverpool, Prestayn, St Asaph, Deeside, Chester, Holywell, Ellesmere Port, West Kirkby, Birkenhead, Warrington, Widnes, Runcorn, Wrexham, Llangollen, Denbigh, Abergele and Rhyl.

Not the right role? We also recruit across a wide range of Qualified Social Work areas, including: IRO, BIA, MASH, Children Looked After, Duty & Assessment, Child Protection, EHCP, Fostering, Mental Health, Hospital Discharge, Homeless Intervention, Youth Justice, Service Managers, Team Managers, and many more.

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Contact us today for a confidential chat and let’s find the role that suits you best.