Adults Social Worker in Somerset, Somerset

Job Title: Adults Social Worker
Specialism: Social Worker – Adult
Location: Somerset, UK
Salary: £38.00 per hour
Type: Ongoing, Part Time / Full Time

Adults Social Worker within Adult Social Care in Somerset, earning £38.00 per hour. This ongoing locum opportunity offers both part-time and full-time flexibility, providing a rewarding opportunity to support adults with care and support needs to achieve greater independence and improved wellbeing. Working within a strengths-based framework, you will play a key role in delivering person-centred interventions while making a meaningful difference within local communities.

Perks and benefits

• Part Time / Full Time: Choose a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• Hourly Pay: Earn £38.00 per hour, providing flexibility and excellent financial reward.
• Diverse Experience: Gain exposure to a wide range of adult social care cases and service areas.
• Professional Development: Access ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance your practice and career progression.
• Locum Flexibility: Enjoy the variety and autonomy that comes with locum work while broadening your professional expertise.
• Meaningful Impact: Support adults to achieve positive outcomes and maintain independence within their communities.

What you will do

• Case Management: Manage a varied caseload of adults with complex care and support needs.
• Assessment: Undertake strengths-based assessments in accordance with the Care Act 2014.
• Care Planning: Develop, implement, and review personalised care and support plans.
• Safeguarding: Complete safeguarding enquiries and contribute to safeguarding investigations and processes.
• Mental Capacity: Carry out Mental Capacity Act assessments and Best Interests decision-making where required.
• Multi-Agency Working: Collaborate with health professionals, community organisations, and partner agencies to achieve positive outcomes.
• Hospital Discharge: Support individuals through hospital discharge planning and ongoing care arrangements.
• Risk Management: Balance individual choice and independence with effective risk assessment and management.
• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate, detailed, and up-to-date case records and reports.
• Professional Practice: Work in accordance with Social Work England standards and Somerset Council policies and procedures.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Social Work Qualification: Degree in Social Work or equivalent recognised qualification.
• Registration: Current Social Work England registration.
• Experience: Previous experience within Adult Social Care services.
• Legislative Knowledge: Strong understanding of the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act, and safeguarding frameworks.
• Assessment Skills: Ability to complete strengths-based assessments and care planning.
• Communication Skills: Excellent interpersonal, analytical, and report-writing abilities.
• Partnership Working: Experience working effectively with multidisciplinary teams and partner agencies.

Why Somerset

Somerset offers an exceptional quality of life with its beautiful countryside, historic towns, vibrant communities, and rich cultural heritage. From rolling hills and stunning landscapes to thriving market towns and excellent local amenities, Somerset provides the perfect environment for both professional development and personal wellbeing. It is an ideal location for social workers looking to make a difference while enjoying a balanced lifestyle.

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Take the next step in your social work career and join Adult Social Care in Somerset with Sanctuary Personnel.