Social Worker – Adults Community Team

Tripod Partners; Pershore; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Worcestershire County Council is seeking an experienced Adult Social Worker to join the Adults Community Team, covering the Wychavon area including Pershore. You will manage a varied caseload, undertake Care Act assessments, develop person-centred support plans and contribute to safeguarding work.

Your role focuses on promoting independence, wellbeing and meaningful involvement of individuals and carers in decision-making, working collaboratively with health and social care partners.

Qualifications

• Qualified social worker with registration in good standing.
• Experience in Adult Social Care with older adults and physical disabilities.
• Experience completing safeguarding enquiries and developing care plans.
• Ability to work within a duty rota and manage a complex caseload.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse caseload of adults with various care needs, including older adults and those with physical disabilities.
• Undertake comprehensive Care Act assessments and develop person-centred support plans.
• Participate in the duty rota and respond to referrals and urgent requests for social care support.
• Promote active involvement of individuals and carers in assessments and care planning.
• Complete Adult Safeguarding Enquiries, assessing risk and implementing safeguarding measures.
• Apply strength-based approaches to identify individuals' abilities and supports.

Skills

Social Work

Assessment skills

Safeguarding

Education

Social Work qualification

Job description

Social Worker - Adults Community Team

Area: Worcestershire Adult Social Care

Job Type: Locum / Temporary

Start Date: 30 November 2026

Contract Length: To be confirmed

Job Overview

Worcestershire County Council is looking for an experienced Adult Social Worker to join its community-based Adults Social Work Team, covering the Wychavon area.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified Social Worker with substantial experience in adult social care, particularly working with older adults and adults with physical disabilities.

You will manage a varied and complex caseload, participate in the team's duty rota and undertake assessments, support planning and safeguarding enquiries. Your work will focus on promoting independence, improving wellbeing and ensuring individuals and their carers are fully involved in decisions about their care and support.

The role covers Wychavon, including Evesham, Pershore, Droitwich and the surrounding areas. You will work collaboratively with health and social care professionals, community organisations, families and informal support networks to develop sustainable, person-centred solutions that help prevent, reduce or delay the need for statutory services.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse caseload of adults with a range of care and support needs, including older adults and individuals with physical disabilities.
• Undertake comprehensive Care Act assessments and develop appropriate, person-centred support plans.
• Participate in the team's duty rota, responding to new referrals and urgent requests for social care support.
• Promote the full and active involvement of individuals and carers in assessments, care planning and decision-making.
• Complete Adult Safeguarding Enquiries, assessing risks and implementing appropriate safeguarding measures.
• Apply strength-based approaches to identify individuals' abilities, resources and support networks.
• ipating in a duty service.

Requirements

• Recognised professional Social Work qualification.
• Current registration with Social Work England.
• Significant experience working within Adult Social Care.
• Extensive experience undertaking assessments and developing support plans for adults and carers.
• Experience working with older adults and adults with physical disabilities.
• Experience completing Adult Safeguarding Enquiries.