UV Adults Social Worker Level 3

Service Care; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay rate

Local authority experience

Flexible short-term contract

Job summary

Service Care Solutions is seeking a UV Adults Social Worker Level 3 for a short-term two-week contract with the Upper Valley & North Halifax Localities Team. The role is full-time (37 hours per week) and focuses on assessments, safeguarding, and legal work related to adult care for adults over 18 with disabilities and those over 65.

You will work with families, carers and MDTs to uphold human rights, ensure safety, and deliver high-quality social care.

Qualifications

• Assessments, safeguarding, and legal work related to adult care.
• Engagement with families, carers and MDTs to uphold human rights.

Responsibilities

• Complete strength-based Care Act assessments and reviews.
• Conduct safeguarding enquiries and investigations.
• Complete Mental Capacity Assessments (MCA) and make best-interest decisions.
• Participate in MDT meetings and collaborate with other professionals.
• Attend ICB reviews and complete CHC checklists and DST.
• Undertake S117 reviews and work with COP processes.
• Provide office cover support and screening tasks.
• Undertake other tasks as required by managers to ensure service excellence.

Skills

Social Work

Safeguarding

Mental Capacity Act

CHC Assessments

Court of Protection

MDT collaboration

Screening tasks

Job description

UV Adults Social Worker Level 3 – Contract Opportunity

Are you a dedicated and passionate UV Adults Social Worker Level 3 looking for a challenging short-term contract? We are actively recruiting for a skilled professional to join the Upper Valley & North Halifax Localities Team on a two-week contract basis. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced social worker to make a tangible difference in adults’ lives while enhancing their professional expertise in adult social care.

Position Overview:

The UV Adults Social Worker Level 3 will play a vital role in delivering high-quality social care services within the locality team. Working full-time (37 hours per week), the successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out assessments, safeguarding, and legal work related to adult care. The role is central to supporting adults over 18 with physical disabilities and older adults over 65, working collaboratively with families, carers, and multi-disciplinary professionals to uphold human rights and ensure safety.

Candidate Responsibilities:

As a UV Adults Social Worker Level 3 , your duties will include:

• Completing strength-based Care Act assessments and reviews
• Conducting safeguarding enquiries and investigations
• Completing Mental Capacity Assessments (MCA) and making best interest decisions
• Participating in multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings and working alongside other professionals
• Attending ICB reviews and completing CHC checklists and DST
• Undertaking S117 reviews and working with legal and Court of Protection (COP) processes
• Providing support on office cover rota, including screening tasks
• Undertaking any other tasks required by managers to ensure service excellence

Benefits:

This role offers the opportunity to work within a supportive and professional environment, with potential for:

• Competitive pay rate (please inquire for details)
• Valuable experience within a reputable local authority
• Opportunity to develop skills in adult social work and legal procedures
• Collaborative team environment focused on positive outcomes for adults
• Flexible and supportive working conditions during the short-term contract