Adults Social Worker - Care Act Assessment Team

JOB-20240819-db742659

Adults Social Worker - Care Act Assessment Team

Specialism: Adult social work
Location: Nottingham, UK
Pay rate: £33.00 per hour
Contract duration: 6 months
Working hours: 37 hours per week
Working pattern: Monday to Friday, 09:00 - 17:00

Role overview

An excellent opportunity has become available for an experienced Adults Social Worker to join the Care Act Assessment Team in Nottingham. This six-month locum role offers a competitive hourly rate of £33.00 and full-time hours, allowing you to focus on delivering high-quality, person-centred assessments that promote independence, wellbeing, and positive outcomes.

You'll play a vital role in supporting adults with a wide range of needs, working in line with the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act, and safeguarding legislation while contributing to effective, strengths-based support planning across the city.

Perks and benefits

• Full-time hours with hourly pay: Benefit from consistent working hours while enjoying the flexibility and financial advantages of hourly pay.

• Professional development: Access ongoing training and learning opportunities to support continued professional growth.

• Collaborative working environment: Be part of a supportive and experienced team committed to high standards of practice.

• Varied caseload: Gain exposure to a broad range of adult needs, including physical disabilities, learning disabilities, mental health, and older adults.

What you will do

• Complete Care Act 2014-compliant assessments, reviews, and reassessments for adults with care and support needs.

• Apply the Wellbeing Principle and strengths-based approaches to promote independence and positive outcomes.

• Develop support plans and personal budgets in partnership with individuals, carers, and providers.

• Undertake Mental Capacity Act assessments and make best-interest decisions where required.

• Identify, assess, and support carers in line with statutory carers' assessment duties.

• Manage safeguarding concerns and contribute to multi-agency safeguarding enquiries.

• Work collaboratively with health professionals, voluntary sec