Social Worker - Adult Social Care

About the Job

Salary: £39,152 – £41,771 per year plus £5,000 market supplement allowance and £963 essential car user allowance (subject to criteria). Hours per week: 37. Contract type:
Permanent. This role does not attract sponsorship.

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Social Worker to join our Adult Social Care team, helping to shape person‑centred services that empower individuals to live independently, safely, and with dignity.

• Promote and embed strength‑based, outcome‑focused social work practice across Adult Social Care pathways.
• Support individuals to maximise their independence, wellbeing and personal choice.
• Drive the principles of Making It Real, Making Safeguarding Personal, and asset‑based community approaches.
• Manage and support complex cases involving vulnerability, safeguarding concerns, risk management, and crisis intervention.
• Undertake and oversee assessments, reviews, and support planning in line with legislative requirements.
• Provide professional guidance, coaching, supervision, and mentoring to Social Care Assessors and colleagues.
• Quality‑assure practice and contribute to service improvement initiatives.
• Work collaboratively with internal teams, health partners, providers, families, and local communities.
• Support the development of resilient communities that enable people to stay connected, safe and well.

• A recognised Social Work qualification (BSc Social Work, DipSW, CQSW or equivalent recognised by Social Work England) and current Social Work England registration.
• Significant post‑qualification experience within Adult Social Care, Health or a related field, including managing complex casework involving safeguarding, risk, vulnerability and crisis intervention.
• Experience of coaching, mentoring, supervising and developing practitioners, with the ability to provide professional guidance, quality assurance and support effective decision‑making.
• Strong knowledge and practical application of key legislation, policy and best practice, including the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act/DoLS, Making Safeguarding Personal, personalisation, Continuing Healthcare, rehabilitation and reablement, transitions, Transforming Care and preventative approaches.
• The ability to work collaboratively across multi‑disciplinary teams and Adult Social Care pathways, building effective relationships with customers, families, colleagues and partner organisations.
• Excellent analytical, organisational and communication skills, with the ability to prioritise competing demands, meet deadlines and deliver high‑quality outcomes.
• The ability to undertake AMHP and/or Best Interests Assessor (BIA) assessments, or a willingness to develop these skills where applicable.
• A flexible approach and the ability to visit customers and families in their own homes as required.

• 25 to 32 days’ annual leave, linked to length of service and grade.
• Buying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave.
• Career pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area.
• Pension scheme: generous employer contributions up to 19.2 % (at April 2026) and 3 × salary death in service grant.
• Generous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility).
• Employee Assistance Programme: free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support for employees and eligible dependants.
• Work/life balance: flexible working options including working from home where possible; part‑time hours and alternative working patterns welcomed.
• Training and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways.
• Staff offers: discounts on your MOT, gym, fitness, restaurants and salons.
• Arriva Travel Club: savings on local bus travel.
• Friday Funday Socials – one Friday every two months to get together and socialise after work.