Social Worker – Merton – Locality

TN United Kingdom; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Social Worker to join a dynamic Locality Team in Merton. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with service users, employing strengths-based and person-centred approaches to support individuals facing various challenges. You will be responsible for managing cases, conducting assessments, and ensuring the safety and well-being of vulnerable adults. With a supportive team and access to ongoing training, this position promises professional growth and a rewarding experience in the social work field. If you are passionate about making a difference in people's lives, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Flexible Working

Learning and Development Opportunities

Onsite Parking

Twice Weekly Payroll

Free DBS and Compliance Service

Exclusive Social Work Training

Dedicated Consultant

Refer a Friend Bonus

Find Your Own Job Bonus

Qualifications

• Strong working knowledge of service users and adaptability to individual needs.
• Experience in community-based adult social work teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned cases with legal authority and safeguarding principles.
• Conduct Care Act assessments and support planning.

Skills

Assessment Skills

Communication Skills

Strengths-based Approaches

Person-centred Approaches

Education

Degree in Social Work

Post-qualified Experience

Tools

Care Act Assessments

Mental Capacity Assessments

Job description

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Social Worker – Merton – Locality, London Borough of Merton

Client: London Borough of Merton, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: fb45806b6839

Job Views: 29

Posted: 13.04.2025

Expiry Date: 28.05.2025

Job Description:

Liquid Personnel is currently recruiting for a Social Worker to join a busy Locality Team based in Merton.

The ideal candidate will have a strong working knowledge and experience of working with a range of service users and be able to adapt to the needs of individuals, and a good understanding of strengths-based and person-centred approaches. You will have strong assessment skills, written and verbal, and excellent communication with service users and their families.

Benefits of the role:

• Flexible Working and excellent pay rate of £36 p/h
• Supportive team and access to Learning and Development opportunities.
• Access to onsite parking.

Your main responsibilities as a Social Worker:

• Experience working with older adults and/or adults experiencing the impact of physical, cognitive, or learning disabilities.
• Experience of working in community-based/locality-based adult social worker teams.
• You will be responsible for the day-to-day management of your assigned cases, intervening with legal and procedural authority, including making safeguarding personal principles to protect vulnerable people at risk of abuse or neglect.
• You will need to have experience of undertaking Care Act assessments, support planning, Mental Capacity Assessments, and making best interests decisions.

What we are looking for in a Social Worker:

• Social Work England registration
• Eligible to work in the UK
• Hold a full UK licence
• Post-qualified experience
• Degree level or equivalent in Social Work

Additional Benefits:

• Twice weekly payroll
• Free DBS and compliance service
• Access to exclusive roles that aren’t available from other agencies
• Free access to Liquid’s exclusive social work training and CPD portal
• Your own dedicated consultant with extensive social work knowledge
• Access to a wide selection of social work positions across the UK
• “Refer a Friend” bonus – get £500 for each social worker you refer who we successfully place*
• “Find your own job” bonus – get £250 for bringing your own position to us *