Social Worker - Adult Community Team

JOB-20240819-db742659

Social Worker - Adult Community Team

Job Title: Social Worker - Adult Community Team
Specialism: Adult Social Care
Location: Hull, UK
Pay Rate: £32.40 per hour
Contract Type: Locum, Ongoing
Working Pattern: Part-time / Full-time, Hybrid (minimum 3 days office-based)
Base Location: Orchard Centre, HU6 9BX

Role overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Social Worker to join the Adult Community Team in Hull on an ongoing locum basis. This role offers flexibility across part-time and full-time hours, with a hybrid working arrangement requiring a minimum of three days per week in the office. Based at the Orchard Centre, you will have the opportunity to negotiate working patterns with your manager while delivering high-quality statutory social work services across community settings.

You will play a key role in completing statutory reviews, supporting adults to achieve positive outcomes, and ensuring care packages and direct payments are meeting assessed needs.

Perks and benefits

• Hybrid working: Office-based for a minimum of three days per week, supporting a healthy work-life balance.

• Part-time / Full-time flexibility: Tailor your working hours to suit your lifestyle and commitments.

• Competitive hourly rate: £32.40 per hour, offering excellent earning potential.

• Meaningful work: Make a real difference to adults, families, and carers within the community.

• Professional development: Broaden your experience within adult social care and strengthen your statutory practice skills.

What you will do

• Complete statutory reviews across a range of settings, including care homes, community environments, and day services.

• Assess and review care and support plans to ensure outcomes are being met effectively.

• Monitor and review direct payments to confirm they are appropriate and compliant with requirements.

• Work collaboratively with health professionals, providers, and partner agencies to deliver joined-up care.

• Maintain accurate, timely, and high-quality case records in line with statutory and organisational standards.

• Provide advice, guidance, and support to adults, families, and carers, promoting choice, independence, and empowerment.