Social Worker - Adult Community Team

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Job Title: Social Worker - Adult Community Team
Location: Truro, UK
Salary: £32.50 per hour
Job Type: Locum
Contract: Ongoing | Full-Time

Step Into a Rewarding Career in Truro

Take your next professional step as a Locum Social Worker in the Adult Community Team in Truro. This ongoing, full-time role offers a competitive £32.50 hourly rate and the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to adult social care in a beautiful and supportive setting. Join a committed team where your expertise will make a genuine impact every day.

Why Join Us?

• Flexibility: Locum work allows you to tailor your schedule while gaining rich experience across varied cases.

• Career Growth: Broaden your professional horizons by working with a diverse adult client group and a forward-thinking team.

• Location Perks: Enjoy the stunning scenery and vibrant lifestyle of Truro, Cornwall's thriving cultural hub.

• Collaborative Team: Be part of a passionate multidisciplinary team dedicated to person-centred outcomes.

What You'll Be Doing

• Collaborate with internal teams and external agencies to meet the needs of vulnerable adults.

• Place service users and carers at the heart of care planning, ensuring their voices are central to decisions.

• Conduct Mental Capacity Assessments and lead Best Interest decisions.

• Manage Court of Protection applications and attend hearings when required.

• Lead on safeguarding enquiries and address cases of self-neglect, ensuring legal and ethical compliance.

• Promote reablement, independence, and well-being by linking individuals with the right services and support pathways.

What You'll Need

• SWE registration and a recognised Social Work qualification

• At least two years' experience in adult social care, ideally within a community setting

• Knowledge of the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, and safeguarding legislation

• Strong assessment, communication, and case management skills