Support and Protect Social worker

HCRG Workforce Solutions; Low Biggins; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare recruitment agency in the UK seeks an experienced Social Worker to support individuals and families facing challenges. This temporary role offers a competitive pay rate of £45 and involves assessing needs, developing care plans, and working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams. Candidates must have a degree in social work and previous experience in a Local Authority setting. Join a rewarding career where you can make a vital difference in people's lives.

Benefits

Comprehensive training

Flexible working patterns

Growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Social worker required in a Local Authority.
• Valid licenses necessary.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed assessments and risk evaluations for service users.
• Develop, implement, and review tailored support plans.
• Ensure the protection of vulnerable children and adults.
• Support clients to access healthcare, housing, benefits, and community resources.
• Partner with healthcare professionals, local authorities, and voluntary organisations.
• Maintain accurate and timely case notes in compliance with professional standards.

Skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Strong case management and problem-solving ability

Resilience and empathy when working with complex cases

Collaborative Mindset

Education

Degree in Social Work (or equivalent)

Job description

• Westmorland and Lonsdale, Kendal LA8 8JF, UK
• Full Time
• Apply by 03.12.2025

Social Worker

Role: Support and protect Social worker
Pay rate: £45
Location: Kendal and Penrith
Job Type: Temporary
Shifts: full time hours , Monday to Friday.

About the Role

As a Social Worker, you will provide essential support to individuals and families facing a wide range of challenges. You’ll assess needs, develop care plans, and work alongside multidisciplinary teams to safeguard vulnerable people and improve their quality of life. This is a highly rewarding role where you will directly impact the wellbeing and safety of those you support.

Key responsibilities include

• Comprehensive Assessment: Conduct detailed assessments and risk evaluations for service users.
• Care Planning: Develop, implement, and review tailored support plans.
• Safeguarding: Ensure the protection of vulnerable children and adults.
• Advocacy: Support clients to access healthcare, housing, benefits, and community resources.
• Collaborative Working: Partner with healthcare professionals, local authorities, and voluntary organisations.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate and timely case notes in compliance with professional standards.

Who We Are Looking For

• Education: Degree in Social Work (or equivalent).
• Licenses: yes
• Experience: previous experience as a Social worker required in a Local Authority.

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong case management and problem‑solving ability.
• Resilience and empathy when working with complex cases.
• Collaborative Mindset: A proactive team player who values safeguarding and empowerment.

Why Join HCRG Staffing?

HCRG Staffing is one of the leading Healthcare recruitment companies in the UK. With over 20 years of experience, we have exclusive access to more roles than any other agency.

With a strong reputation for delivering skilled temporary healthcare staff into healthcare providers across the UK, HCRG Staffing not just offers a job, but a rewarding career where you can make a vital difference in peoples lives. Whether you’re an experienced healthcare professional or just stating our, you’ll benefit from comprehensive training, flexible working patterns and growth opportunities.

HCRG Staffing is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications regardless of sex, age, race, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, religion and belief, pregnancy and maternity or disability.

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