Tempting Recruitment are working alongside our client, a Local Authority, who are looking to recruit an experienced Social Worker (Adult Social Care) to join their team based in Liverpool

JOB DETAILS

PAY RATE: £47 per hour WORK TYPE: Temporary WORK PATTERN: Full Time LOCATION: Liverpool JOB SUMMARY As a Social Worker within Adult Social Care, you will operate in a multidisciplinary setting, offering professional support to adults with physical or sensory impairments, learning disabilities, autism, and their carers. The focus will be on promoting independence, personalisation, and meeting social care outcomes as defined by the Department of Health’s Adult Social Care Outcomes Framework

JOB DESCRIPTION The duties and responsibilities of the role will include:

Carrying out strength-based and proportionate assessments to develop personalised support plans. Promoting long-term independence by identifying informal support networks and enabling community resources. Assessing and arranging services such as equipment, reablement, housing adaptations, and assistive technology. Managing a caseload, prioritising tasks effectively, and participating in duty and emergency response work. Identifying and responding to safeguarding concerns in accordance with the Care Act 2014 and local procedures. Working collaboratively across teams, including health and housing partners, to deliver effective support. Keeping accurate records, contributing to legal proceedings when required, and supporting service improvement. THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE The successful candidate will have the following skills and competencies:

Essential:

Recognised Social Work qualification (BA/MA/Postgraduate Diploma/Fast-track route) Social Work England registration Experience in multi-agency working and community-based practice Strong understanding of the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act, and relevant social care legislation Skilled in safeguarding adults and applying “Making Safeguarding Personal” principles Excellent assessment, communication, and case recording skills Desirable:

Post-qualifying training: Best Interest Assessor, Approved Mental Health Professional, or Practice Educator Experience with equipment provision, housing adaptations, and moving and handling techniques Please be advised that only candidates that have the specific skills and experiences required for this role will be shortlisted and submitted to our client for review. HOW TO APPLY Hit the APPLY button or contact Ellie Hibbard at Tempting Recruitment NOW