JOB-20240819-db742659

Social Worker - Adults Social Care Team

Specialism: Social Worker - Adults
Location: Wolverhampton, UK
Salary: £31.97 per hour
Salary Type: Hourly
Contract: Temporary (3 Months)
Working Hours: Full Time - 37 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 09:00 - 17:00)

Job Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Social Worker to join the Adults Social Care Team in Wolverhampton. This is a 3-month locum position offering full-time hours and a competitive hourly rate of £31.97. The role is ideally suited to a skilled and confident practitioner with experience in No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF) cases and a strong background in adult social care.

You will be working in a hybrid/agile environment, supporting vulnerable adults across the city. Local candidates are preferred due to the community-based nature of the role. An immediate start is available.

Perks and Benefits

• Competitive Hourly Pay: Earn £31.97 per hour for your expertise and dedication.

• Full-Time Stability: 37-hour working week with consistent Monday to Friday hours.

• Hybrid Working: Enjoy a flexible mix of office-based and agile working.

• Locum Variety: Gain valuable experience across diverse adult social care cases and settings.

• Professional Development: Broaden your experience in complex areas such as NRPF, homelessness, mental health, and substance misuse.

• Work-Life Balance: Standard working hours support a healthy balance between work and personal life.

What You Will Do

• Assess and support adults in the community who have No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF).

• Work with adults facing complex challenges including mental health needs, substance misuse, and homelessness.

• Complete strengths-based assessments and develop personalised care and support plans.

• Manage a complex caseload and deliver timely, outcome-focused interventions.

• Undertake safeguarding enquiries and crisis interventions when required.

• Work collaboratively with partner agencies and internal teams to deliver coordinated support.

• Maintain accurate, high-quality case records using digital case management