Social Worker in Merseyside

Job description

Job Title: Social Worker Adults

Location: Merseyside

Hours: 37 hours per week (full-time)

Rate: £40 per hour

Job type: Locum / Agency

Adults Social Worker Role Overview:

As part of this innovative service, you will play a crucial role in providing a strengths based, outcome focussed assessment service to all adults.

Adult Social Worker Key Responsibilities:

• To contribute to the delivery of strengths based social care service as outlined in national legislation and guidance and in line with county policies and procedures
• To conduct robust Care Act reviews and support planning, to ensure all service provisions meet the statutory requirements and service user’s needs
• To contribute to the provision of high quality assessments and support plans
• To identify and eliminate instances of financial waste through a meticulous review of current expenditures and service provisions.
• To implement measures to prevent the misuse of direct payments

Candidate Requirements for the Adults Social Worker role:

• A recognised social work qualification (e.g., Degree in Social Work, DipSW, or equivalent)
• At least 3 years’ post-qualifying experience
• Current registration with Social Work England
• Experience in adult social care
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, policies, and procedures related to adult social care

Benefits of working with Pertemps?

When you work as a locum with us, you can expect:

• A dedicated recruitment consultant with access to exclusive social care roles UK-wide
• A fast, online registration process with support throughout
• Full compliance handled by us – hassle-free
• Reliable weekly payroll
• A referral bonus scheme – refer a friend and earn!

Looking for Something Different?

If the Adults Social Worker role isn’t quite right, we’re still here to help. We have a wide range of local authority locum roles across the UK, including:

• Qualified Social Workers (Adults, Children & Families, MASH, Mental Health)
• Occupational Therapists (Hospital Discharge, Reablement, Moving & Handling)
• Educational Psychologists
• SEND professionals

Whether you’re seeking remote work, flexible hours, or a better rate, we are likely to have access to a role that’s the perfect match for you. Contact: Shanie Thomas on 07484 512953 shanie.thomas@pprsocialcare.co.uk

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Merseyside

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

23-10-2025

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English