Social Worker - Review Team

liquidpersonnel; England; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Liquid Personnel seeks an experienced Social Worker in Gloucestershire to join the Review Team. You will conduct strengths-based reviews to ensure appropriate, outcome-focused support and promote independence and wellbeing.

The role involves complex caseloads, collaboration with health professionals, carers, families and partner agencies, and ensuring compliance with Adult Social Care legislation. A strong assessment background is essential.

Qualifications

• Professional qualification in social work (MA/BA/BSc or equivalent).
• Registered with Social Work England.
• Significant post-qualification experience in Adult Social Care.
• Experience undertaking Care Act reviews, reassessments and outcomes.
• Strong knowledge of Care Act 2014, MCA 2005 and safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Manage caseloads for Care Act reviews and reassessments.
• Undertake focused reviews of care and support to ensure proportionality.
• Complete strengths-based assessments identifying changes in need and wellbeing.
• Review existing Care and Support Plans and make recommendations.
• Collaborate with individuals, carers, families, providers and partners.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team work for holistic planning.
• Undertake Mental Capacity Assessments and Best Interest decisions.
• Identify safeguarding concerns and implement safeguarding interventions.
• Assess and manage risk while promoting independence.
• Help individuals access community resources and preventative services.
• Prepare high-quality assessments, reviews, recommendations and documentation.
• Maintain accurate, timely, legally compliant case records.

Skills

Assessment skills

Communication skills

Report-writing

Risk assessment

Multi-disciplinary collaboration

Education

MA / BA / BSc in Social Work or equivalent

Registration with Social Work England

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Our client based in Gloucestershire is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join their Review Team. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled practitioner to undertake focused Adult Social Care reviews, ensuring individuals continue to receive appropriate, outcome-focused support that promotes independence, wellbeing, and positive long-term outcomes.

The successful candidate will work with adults who have a range of care and support needs, carrying out strengths-based reviews of existing care arrangements and support plans. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will collaborate with health professionals, providers, carers, families, and partner agencies to ensure support remains proportionate, effective, and aligned to individuals' current needs and aspirations.

This role requires an experienced Social Worker with excellent assessment skills, strong knowledge of Adult Social Care legislation, and the ability to work effectively within a review-focused service environment.

What will your responsibilities be?

• Managing a caseload of adults requiring Care Act reviews and reassessments.
• Undertaking focused reviews of care and support arrangements to ensure services remain appropriate, proportionate, and outcome-focused.
• Completing strengths-based assessments that identify changes in need, risk, independence, and wellbeing.
• Reviewing existing Care and Support Plans and making recommendations regarding future support arrangements.
• Working collaboratively with individuals, carers, families, providers, and partner agencies to achieve positive outcomes.
• Participating in multidisciplinary team working to ensure coordinated and holistic support planning.
• Undertaking Mental Capacity Assessments and contributing to Best Interest decision-making in accordance with the Mental Capacity Act 2005.
• Identifying safeguarding concerns and undertaking safeguarding interventions in line with Adult Safeguarding legislation and local procedures.
• Assessing and managing risk appropriately whilst promoting independence and positive risk-taking.
• Supporting individuals to access community resources, preventative services, and alternative support options where appropriate.
• Preparing high-quality assessments, review reports, recommendations, and professional documentation.
• Maintaining accurate, timely, and legally compliant case records in accordance with organisational requirements.
• Contributing to service improvement initiatives and promoting best practice across Adult Social Care services.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Professional Qualification: MA, BA, BSc in Social Work, Diploma in Social Work, CQSW, CSS, or equivalent recognised Social Work qualification.
• Registration: Must be registered with Social Work England.
• Experience: Significant post-qualified experience within Adult Social Care services.
• Review Experience: Experience undertaking Care Act reviews, reassessments, and outcome-focused interventions.
• Legislation Knowledge: Strong understanding of the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, Adult Safeguarding legislation, and associated statutory guidance.
• Assessment Skills: Proven ability to undertake strengths-based assessments, reviews, support planning, and risk management interventions.
• Safeguarding Experience: Experience identifying and responding to safeguarding concerns involving vulnerable adults.
• Multi-Disciplinary Working: Experience working effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team alongside health professionals and partner agencies.
• Communication Skills: Excellent communication, report-writing, analytical, negotiation, and decision-making skills.
• Professional Practice: Commitment to person-centred, strengths-based practice and continuous professional development.
• Organisational Skills: Ability to manage a complex caseload, prioritise competing demands, and work effectively within a review-focused service.

Liquid Personnel is an equal opportunities employer. Liquid Personnel Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Reasonable Adjustments:

If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity by contacting our team. With this information,