JOB-20240819-db742659

Social Worker - Central Community Team

Specialism: Social Worker - Adults
Location: Shropshire, UK
Salary: £28.40 per hour
Salary Type: Hourly
Contract: Ongoing
Working Hours: Full Time (37 hours per week)
Working Pattern: Typically 09:00 - 17:00

Job Overview

An urgent and exciting opportunity has arisen for a Social Worker to join the Central Community Team in Shropshire. This full-time locum role offers an ongoing contract and a competitive hourly rate of £28.40.

You will play a key role supporting adults across Shropshire, including older adults, people with physical disabilities, acquired brain injury (ABI), and other complex needs. This is a hands-on role requiring face-to-face assessments, so a driver with a flexible approach to hybrid working is essential.

Perks and Benefits

• Competitive Hourly Pay: Earn £28.40 per hour for your skills and experience.

• Full-Time Stability: Enjoy a consistent 37-hour working week.

• Hybrid Working: A balanced mix of remote working and community-based visits.

• Professional Development: Work within a multidisciplinary environment that supports learning and growth.

• Work-Life Balance: Benefit from a structured working day with some flexibility.

What You Will Do

• Manage a diverse caseload of adults including older adults, and individuals with physical disabilities, learning disabilities, and mental health needs.

• Undertake Care Act Assessments and Mental Capacity Assessments, and complete Best Interest decisions.

• Develop outcome-focused support plans and arrange care packages, direct payments, and placements.

• Carry out Section 42 safeguarding enquiries in line with the Care Act 2014 and Mental Capacity Act 2005.

• Work collaboratively with health professionals, housing, police, and voluntary sector partners.

• Respond to urgent situations including hospital discharges and carer breakdowns.

• Maintain high-quality records and reports in line with council policies and professional standards.

Requirements

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Social Work.