Social Worker – Older Adults Team

Liquid Personnel; Merton; On-site; GBP 45,033; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free DBS and compliance service

Access to exclusive job roles

Dedicated consultant and faster pay service

Job summary

A social work recruitment agency is seeking a Social Worker for the Older Adults Team in Merton. This position involves delivering tailored support to older adults, focusing on independence and legal compliance. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, crafting care plans, and collaborating with various health professionals. Applicants must be registered with Social Work England and possess a degree in Social Work, along with essential driving and risk assessment skills.

Qualifications

• Registered with Social Work England and eligible to work in the UK.
• Post-qualified experience necessary to handle complex needs.
• Degree level qualification in Social Work required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct holistic assessments of needs and risks.
• Develop and review personalized care plans.
• Execute Mental Capacity Act assessments.

Skills

Social Work England registration

Post-qualified experience

Full UK driving licence

Ability to promote independence and safeguarding

Education

Degree level or equivalent in Social Work

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Social Worker – Older Adults Team Location: Merton
Pay Rate: £32.69 per hour

Job Description:

Liquid Personnel is recruiting a Social Worker to join our client’s Older Adults Team based in Merton. In this role, you will deliver high-quality, person-centred social work support to older adults with complex needs. Your focus will be on promoting independence, safeguarding wellbeing, and ensuring full legal compliance under the Care Act 2014 and other relevant legislation.

Responsibilities

• Undertake holistic assessments of need, risk, and capacity.
• Develop and review personalised care and support plans.
• Carry out Mental Capacity Act assessments and Best Interests decisions.
• Identify and respond to safeguarding concerns.
• Promote the rights, dignity, and autonomy of older people.
• Collaborate with health professionals, housing teams, voluntary organisations, and care providers.
• Maintain accurate and timely case records.
• Ensure compliance with statutory duties and local policies.
• Act as an advocate, ensuring older adults’ voices are heard in decision-making.

Benefits

• Make a Difference: Help change the lives of adults
• Great Team: Work with a supportive and collaborative crew.

Qualifications & Experience

To be successful in this role you must have,

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

Why Liquid Personnel?

• Free DBS and compliance service
• Twice weekly payroll and ‘Faster Pay’ service, getting you paid more quickly
• 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 *