Locum Adults Locality Social Worker | Birkenhead £36.08ph 9mth!
Key Duties
- Completing Care Act Assessments
- Undertaking support planning and reviews
- Managing adult safeguarding work
- Supporting adults with complex physical health, mental health and long-term care needs
- Providing advice, information and guidance to adults and carers
- Supporting and mentoring ASYE Social Workers and Care Navigators
Requirements
- Social Work England registration
- Experience within Adults Services
- Strong knowledge of the Care Act 2014
- Experience completing Care Act assessments, reviews, support plans and safeguarding enquiries
Why Apply?
✅ Long-term contract (circa 9 months)
✅ Supportive Integrated Community Care Team
✅ Opportunity to develop and support less experienced practitioners
Why Work with Davina & Caritas?
- 23 years' recruitment experience supporting Social Workers across the UK
- Honest, straightforward advice with no pressure or hard sell
- Clear communication and ongoing support throughout your assignment
- Trusted Caritas backing with long-standing local authority relationships
Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
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Locum Adults Locality Social Worker | Birkenhead £36.08ph 9mth!
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