Adults Social Worker - Independence & Advice Hub (Front Door)
Beverley, England, United Kingdom Temporary QSW adult services, Asylum seekers, Substance misuse, Disabilities, Hospital, Mental health, Older people
Reference: DC1109230626PM_1782216849
Beverley, East Yorkshire
£33.24 per hour
Long-term contract opportunities
£33.24 per hour
Long-term contract opportunities
Are you an experienced Adults Social Worker looking for your next locum opportunity in a fast-paced, front-door service? We're working with a local authority in Beverley, East Yorkshire to recruit for an Independence & Advice Hub role - a key first point of contact for adults needing support, advice, triage and timely intervention.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a front-door team where your assessment skills, professional judgement and ability to manage referrals effectively will make a real difference from day one.
The Role
As part of the Independence & Advice Hub, you'll be working in a busy and rewarding service handling:
- Incoming referrals and triage
- Screening and prioritising adult social care contacts
- Providing advice, guidance and short-term intervention
- Making informed decisions around risk, eligibility and next steps
- Working collaboratively with internal teams and partner agencies
- Supporting timely access to the right services at the right time
This is ideal for someone who is confident in front-door social work, enjoys making sound decisions in a dynamic environment, and can balance pace with person-centred practice.
What's on Offer
- £33.24 per hour
- Long contracts available
- Opportunity to work in a well-established adults service
- Valuable experience within a high-impact front-door team
- A role where you can use your knowledge, resilience and decision-making skills every day
What We're Looking For
We're keen to hear from qualified social workers who have:
- Recent Adults Social Work experience
- Confidence in referrals, triage and duty/front-door work
- Strong understanding of Care Act responsibilities and safeguarding
- Excellent communication, prioritisation and risk assessment skills
- Social Work England registration
Why work with me through Caritas?
I bring a straightforward, supportive approach to Social Work recruitment, focused on helping you make the right move for you - not just filling a vacancy.
What you can expect:
- Calm, experienced guidance throughout the process from someone who understands the realities of the sector
- A common sense approach that focuses on what actually matters to you, your experience and your career goals
- Consistent, honest communication, with clear updates, honest feedback and ongoing support
- No pressure, no guesswork - just straightforward advice so you can make informed decisions with confidence
With 23 years' recruitment experience, I understand the market, know what makes a good team, and work hard to match social workers with roles that genuinely fit.
Why Caritas?
Caritas is a trusted name in Social Work recruitment, known for quality, compliance and long-standing local authority relationships. Combined with a genuinely personal, tailored approach, you'll get both the backing of an established agency and a recruitment service that feels human.
If this role sounds like a good fit - or you'd simply like to have a confidential chat about what else is available - I'd be happy to speak with you - [email protected] / 07385 031109
Not for you? If you know someone who could be interested, refer them to me and you could receive £300 if they're successfully placed.
Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.