Social Worker - South Community Links

Liquid Personnel; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Free DBS and compliance service

Free on-site parking

Twice weekly payroll

Job summary

Liquid Personnel is recruiting two experienced Adult Social Workers to join its client’s South Bristol Community Links Team. The role is full-time and agency-based with a hybrid working model.

You will manage a varied caseload across community-based adult social care services, undertaking Care Act assessments and safeguarding duties. Initially, office attendance is higher to support team integration, after which a hybrid pattern will apply.

Qualifications

• Significant experience within Adult Social Care.
• Ability to manage a varied caseload independently and hit the ground running.
• Strong working knowledge of the Care Act and Mental Capacity Act.
• Experience in safeguarding and statutory responsibilities.
• Experience using LAS is desirable.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Undertake Care Act assessments and reviews
• Complete Section 42 safeguarding enquiries
• Carry out Mental Capacity Assessments and Best Interest decisions
• Participate in the duty rota and respond to urgent cases
• Undertake Court of Protection work where required
• Facilitate hospital discharges, including forensic and community mental health cases
• Complete assessments and reviews for out-of-area placements
• Maintain accurate case records, reports, and care plans
• Work collaboratively with partner agencies to support service users

Skills

Adult Social Care experience

Caseload management

Care Act knowledge

Mental Capacity Act knowledge

Safeguarding experience

Communication skills

Tools

LAS experience

Job description

Liquid Personnel is recruiting two experienced Adult Social Workers to join its client’s South Bristol Community Links Team. This is a full-time agency role offering £32 per hour with a hybrid working model.

This is a dynamic opportunity to work within a supportive team, managing a varied caseload across community-based adult social care services.

The Role

You will undertake a range of statutory duties under the Care Act, supporting adults with complex needs within the community. The role involves safeguarding, assessment, and collaborative working to ensure safe and effective outcomes for service users.

During the initial onboarding period, you will be required to attend the office more frequently to support team integration before moving to a hybrid working arrangement.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake Care Act assessments and reviews
• Complete Section 42 safeguarding enquiries
• Carry out Mental Capacity Assessments and Best Interest decisions
• Participate in the duty rota and respond to urgent cases
• Undertake Court of Protection work where required
• Facilitate hospital discharges, including forensic and community mental health cases
• Complete assessments and reviews for out-of-area placements
• Maintain accurate case records, reports, and care plans
• Work collaboratively with partner agencies to support service users

About You

To be considered for this role, you will have:

• Significant experience within Adult Social Care
• Ability to manage a varied caseload independently and hit the ground running
• Strong working knowledge of the Care Act and Mental Capacity Act
• Experience in safeguarding and statutory responsibilities
• Experience using LAS is desirable
• Excellent communication and organisational skills

Working Pattern

• Minimum 2 days per week in the office
• Office-based on duty days (rota basis)
• Attendance at monthly practice meetings required

What's on Offer?

• £32 per hour
• Hybrid working flexibility
• Free on-site parking
• Supportive and collaborative team
• Varied and rewarding caseload
• Free DBS and compliance service
• Twice weekly payroll and Faster Pay service
• Access to exclusive roles not available from other agencies
• Free access to Liquid's training and CPD portal
• Dedicated consultant with specialist knowledge
• Wide range of social work opportunities across the UK
• Refer a Friend bonus available
• Find your own job bonus available

Liquid Personnel is an equal opportunities employer. Liquid Personnel Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Terms and conditions apply to bonus schemes.

Reasonable Adjustments

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please inform us at the earliest opportunity so we can provide appropriate support.

We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of the Code of Practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England.