Social Worker, Human Services​/ Social Work

We are currently looking for an experienced Social Workers to join our well established, highly experienced and supportive Locality Adults Social Care Team in Walsall.

This is an exciting opportunity to work within a strengths-based, person-centred service that supports vulnerable adults with to achieve positive outcomes, maximise independence, and live the lives they choose.

The successful candidates must hold a recognised Social Work qualification and be actively registered with Social Work England. Applicants should have a minimum of three years' post-qualification experience working within Adult Social Care.

As a Social Worker within our Locality Adults Team, you will:

• Undertake strengths-based assessments in accordance with the Care Act 2014.

• Complete mental capacity assessments in accordance with the Mental Capacity Act

• Develop, implement and review person-centred care and support plans.

• Work collaboratively with health colleagues, care providers, families and partner agencies.

• Lead safeguarding enquiries and contribute to positive risk management.

• Support adults to promote choice, independence and wellbeing.

• Maintain high-quality recording and evidence-based practice in line with professional standards and local procedures.

In return, we offer:

• A well established, very experienced and supportive team with strong management oversight and a commitment to excellence.

• Regular supervision, reflective practice and professional development opportunities.

• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements to support a healthy work-life balance.

• Payment of Social Work England annual registration fees.

• Access to a comprehensive employee benefits package, including discounted local gym memberships and other local and national employee benefits.

If you are passionate about making a difference, looking for stability, and want to be part of a dedicated team committed to delivering high-quality social work practice, we would love to hear from you.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Lisa O’Callaghan, Team Manager, South Locality Adults Team
, on telephone: or email: li

Walsall is a great place to be a Social Worker. We are committed to strengths-based, person-centred practice that places the individual at the heart of decision-making. We believe in having the right conversation at the right time, working alongside people, families and communities to build on strengths, maximise independence and achieve meaningful outcomes.

Our team is known for its strong reputation for collaborative working, professional support and excellent practice. You will be joining a well-established, very experienced and welcoming team where colleagues work in unity to share knowledge, support one another and continuously develop their skills.

We are committed to investing in our workforce and offer a positive working environment where you will be supported through regular supervision, learning and development opportunities, and access to experienced managers and practitioners. We recognise the importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance and offer hybrid working, flexible working arrangements and a range of employee benefits.

At Walsall, we value diversity and are committed to promoting equality and anti-discriminatory practice. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are dedicated to creating an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve

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