Adults Well/Locality Social Worker
Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh Area, EH1, Scotland, UK
Listed on 2026-11-02
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Social Work
Human Services/ Social Work, Community Support Services, Family Advocacy & Support Services, Home Care
Flexible Working | Competitive Pay | Supportive Council Culture
Are you a Social Worker who wants to feel valued, supported, and trusted to do your best work?
This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking Local Authority that truly understands the realities of frontline social work and puts people first – both residents and staff
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- Hybrid working – work from home 2 days per week
- Flexible hours to support a healthy work–life balance
- Collaborative, supportive team culture – Managers play to your strengths
- Regular supervision and leadership support
- A council that genuinely invests in your development and wellbeing
You’ll be part of a Community Adult Social Work Team
, working with adults with Learning Disabilities and Physical Disabilities
, supporting individuals with complex needs to live safely, independently, and with dignity.
You will:
- Complete Care Act assessments
, reviews, and support planning - Work with Court of Protection cases and complex decision-making
- Apply strong knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act (MCA) and Best Interests
- Provide supervision and guidance to junior staff where required
- Work within a multi-disciplinary team to deliver person-centred outcomes
This role is ideal for a confident, experienced practitioner who enjoys autonomy while being well supported.
What You’ll Need- Social Work qualification
- Registered with Social Work England (SWE)
- Minimum 3 years post-qualified experience
- Proven experience with:
- Court of Protection
- Safeguarding Adults
- Learning Disabilities & Physical Disabilities
- Care Act 2014 & Mental Capacity Act
- Experience supervising staff (or readiness to take on supervision)
- Competitive pay rates
- Over 700 five-star Google reviews
- Weekly check-ins and ongoing support
- Simple, efficient timesheets & payroll – get paid on time, every time
- Dedicated consultant who understands Adult Social Work
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