Liquid Personnel is recruiting for an experienced and high skilled Adult Social Worker to support out its client’s locality teams in West Devon. This role requires a confident practitioner with strong legal literacy, proven leadership capability, and the ability to support both operational and supervisory functions within a busy adult social care environment.
What will your responsibilities be?
1. Statutory assessments such as Care Act assessments, MCA assessments, Best Interest decisions, and Community DoLS work.
2. Care and support planning that is strengths‑based, personalised, and focused on delaying or preventing escalating needs.
3. Safeguarding adults, including identifying and investigating concerns and coordinating protective actions with partner agencies.
4. Managing a varied caseload, supporting adults with physical disabilities, learning disabilities, mental health needs, and older adults with complex conditions.
5. Multi‑disciplinary working with health services, community organisations, and care providers to deliver integrated, holistic support.
Qualifications & Experience:
To be successful in this role you must have,
6. Professional Qualification: MA, BA, BSc in Social Work, Diploma in Social Work, or CQSW.
7. Registration: Must be registered with Social Work England.
8. Experience: At least 5 years post-qualified experience and ASYE
9. Legislation Knowledge: Strong understanding of the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, Best Interest Decisions, CDoLS, and safeguarding procedures.
10. Skills: Excellent assessment, analysis, and communication skills. Ability to work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary setting.
11. Driving Licence: Full UK driving licence and access to a car is often required for community visits.
Why Liquid Personnel?
12. Free DBS and compliance service
13. Twice weekly payroll and ‘Faster Pay’ service, getting you paid more quickly
14. Access to exclusive roles that aren’t available from other agencies
15. Free access to Liquid’s exclusive social work training and CPD portal
16. Your own dedicated consultant with extensive social work knowledge
17. Access to a wide selection of social work positions across the UK
18. “Refer a Friend” bonus – get £500 for each social worker you refer who we successfully place*
19. “Find your own job” bonus – get £250 for bringing your own position to us *