Senior Social Worker - Adults - Social Care Qualified in St Helens, Merseyside

Job Title: Senior Social Worker – Adults – Social Care Qualified
Specialism: Social Worker – Adults
Location: St. Helens, UK
Salary: £35.00 per hour

Senior Social Worker within Adult Social Care in St. Helens, earning £35.00 per hour. This exciting locum opportunity offers full-time hours of 37 per week on a 12-week contract starting on 24th August 2026. Working with adults aged 67 and over who have physical disabilities, sensory impairments, mental health needs, dementia, and age-related support requirements, you will play a pivotal role in promoting independence, safeguarding vulnerable adults, and delivering person-centred social care interventions.

This is a fantastic opportunity to bring your expertise to a supportive team while benefiting from flexible hybrid working arrangements and the variety that locum work provides.

Perks and benefits:

• Full Time: Enjoy the consistency and stability of a full-time role, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in delivering outstanding outcomes for adults and their families.

• Hourly Pay: Earn a competitive rate of £35.00 per hour, providing both financial reward and flexibility.

• Hybrid Working: Benefit from a flexible working model, with one day based at Atlas House and the remainder working from home, offering an excellent work-life balance.

• Supportive Team Environment: Work alongside experienced professionals in a collaborative and welcoming Adult Social Care team.

• Professional Development: Enhance your skills and knowledge through ongoing learning and varied casework opportunities.

• Meaningful Impact: Make a genuine difference to the lives of older adults by supporting independence, wellbeing, and dignity.

• Community-Focused Role: Work in a service committed to inclusivity, person-centred practice, and positive outcomes for local residents.

What you will do:

• Conduct comprehensive social care assessments to identify eligible needs and determine appropriate support under the Care Act 2014.

• Develop, implement, and review person-centred care and support plans that promote independence and wellbeing.

• Work collaboratively with service users, families, carers, and partner organisations to achieve positive outcomes.

• Identify carers and undertake Joint Carers Assessments to ensure appropriate support networks are in place.

• Act as an Enquiry Practitioner for safeguarding concerns, ensuring vulnerable adults are protected from abuse and neglect.

• Undertake Mental Capacity Assessments and contribute to Best Interest decision-making in line with the Mental Capacity Act 2005.

• Manage a caseload effectively, ensuring timely interventions, reviews, and assessments.

• Work closely with health professionals, care providers, and community organisations to provide coordinated support.

• Maintain accurate, timely, and legally compliant case records and documentation.

• Promote strengths-based practice and support individuals to maximise independence wherever possible.

Why St. Helens

St. Helens offers a welcoming community, excellent local amenities, and an impressive balance between urban convenience and green open spaces. With beautiful parks, strong transport connections, thriving leisure facilities, and a rich local heritage, it provides an excellent environment for both professional fulfilment and personal wellbeing. St. Helens is a fantastic place to build your career while making a meaningful difference in the lives of local residents.

Working with Sanctuary Personnel:

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