Social Worker - Adults Team

Sanctuary Personnel; Hertford; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly pay by the hour

Diverse experience

Work-life balance

Networking opportunities

Job summary

Sanctuary Personnel is seeking a locum Social Worker to join the Adults Team in Hertfordshire. The role offers full‑ or part‑time hours with an hourly pay rate of £32, providing flexible work in a dynamic environment.

You will assess adults with care needs and help design person‑centred support plans to promote independence and wellbeing. You will work with families, carers, and health professionals, undertake safeguarding enquiries, and ensure high standards of case recording and reporting in

Qualifications

• Qualified social worker with registration (Social Work England).
• Experience in adults with care and support needs.
• Strong safeguarding knowledge.
• Ability to carry out Mental Capacity Assessments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of adults with care needs.
• Design and review tailored care plans to promote independence.
• Manage a diverse caseload including disabilities and mental health.
• Undertake safeguarding enquiries and risk assessments.
• Collaborate with families, carers, and multi‑agency partners.
• Maintain accurate records and case documentation.
• Deliver services in line with Care Act 2014.

Skills

Care Act 2014

Safeguarding

Mental Capacity Assessments

Assessment skills

Education

Social Work qualification and registration

Job description

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Social Worker locum position within the Adults Team in Hertfordshire, earning £32 hourly.

This is an ongoing full-time or part-time opportunity for an enthusiastic and skilled Social Worker to join our dynamic team. If you are looking to make a real difference in the lives of adults with care and support needs while enjoying the flexibility and variety that locum work provides, then this role is for you.

Perks and benefits:

• Hourly Salary: Enjoy the freedom and financial advantage of being paid by the hour, giving you greater flexibility and control over your income.
• Diverse Experience: As a locum Social Worker, you will gain exposure to a broad range of cases and situations, enhancing your skills and career growth.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy the flexibility of choosing your working hours and location, allowing for a healthier work-life balance that suits your lifestyle.
• Networking Opportunities: Meet and collaborate with a diverse range of professionals in different settings, expanding your professional network and learning from peers.

What you will do:

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of adults with care and support needs, focusing on strengths-based approaches in line with the Care Act 2014.
• Design, implement, and regularly review tailored care and support plans to enhance independence, wellbeing, and achieve positive outcomes for your clients.
• Manage a diverse caseload, addressing complex issues that arise with individuals who have physical disabilities, mental health needs, are older, or are considered vulnerable.
• Undertake safeguarding enquiries, assess risks, and proactively work to protect adults from abuse or neglect.
• Carry out Mental Capacity Assessments and actively participate in decision-making processes to ensure the best interests of clients are prioritized.
• Collaborate effectively with families, carers, healthcare professionals, and other multi-agency partners to deliver cohesive support services.
• Organise and oversee suitable care packages and services, ensuring they meet client needs efficiently and effectively.
• Maintain detailed and accurate case records, assessments, and professional reports in compliance with statutory and organisational standards.

Hertfordshire

Hertfordshire is an ideal place to live and work, offering a blend of lush countryside and vibrant towns. With excellent transport links to London and a host of recreational activities, you will find both professional satisfaction and personal enjoyment. Join us here and be part of a community that values quality of life and fulfilling work.