Social Worker - Adults

Cornwall Council; Bodmin; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in Bodmin is seeking a talented Social Worker for a temporary position. The ideal candidate should possess strong risk assessment skills, knowledge of safeguarding and the Care Act, and experience managing a diverse caseload. This role requires a degree in Social Work, prior experience, and registration with Social Work England. Additionally, candidates must be car users and capable of remote working. A £250 referral reward is offered for successful placements.

Benefits

£250 referral reward for qualified Social Workers

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of risk, identifying risk, and implementing mitigation strategies.
• Knowledge and ability to manage safeguarding risks.
• Ability to complete needs assessments.
• Support planning skills for care commissioning.
• Knowledge and experience of the Care Act.
• Knowledge and experience of the Mental Capacity Act.
• Ability to attend and chair meetings related to the role.
• Experience managing a varied caseload.
• Prior Social Work experience required.
• Registered with Social Work England.

Skills

Strong understanding of risk and implementing mitigation strategies

Safeguarding Adults knowledge

Ability to complete needs assessments

Support planning skills

Knowledge of the Care Act

Knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act

Ability to attend and chair meetings

Ability to manage a varied caseload

Degree in Social Work or equivalent qualification

Prior Social Work experience

Minimum 1 year in a similar role

Registered with Social Work England

Education

Degree in Social Work or equivalent qualification

Job description

Client

📌 Cornwall Council

Job Title

🧑💼 Social Worker

Job Type

💼 Temp

Salary

💷 £32.00/hr

Working Pattern

🕒 37.5 hrs per week

Required Skills & Experience

• 🔎 Strong understanding of risk, identifying risk, and implementing mitigation strategies


• 🛡️ Safeguarding Adults knowledge and ability to manage and identify risks


• 📋 Ability to complete needs assessments


• 🗂️ Support planning skills to commission care and support


• 📘 Knowledge and experience of the Care Act


• 🧠 Knowledge and experience of the Mental Capacity Act


• 👥 Able to attend and chair a range of meetings related to the social worker role


• 📚 Ability to manage a varied caseload


• 🎓 Degree in Social Work or equivalent qualification


• 🧑⚕️ Prior Social Work experience


• 📅 Minimum 1 year in a similar role


• 📝 Registered with Social Work England

Special Requirements

• 🏠 Ability to work remotely from home


• 🚗 Must be a car user, able to travel across the East Locality Area


• 📍 Should live within a reasonable commuting distance to complete face‑to‑face assessments

Referral Scheme

💰 We offer a £250 referral reward for every qualified Social Worker you refer who is successfully placed!

What happens now?

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