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Qualified Social Worker Adult Safeguarding – Rural Team, Windermere
Location: Windermere, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
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EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: 5796ff593616
Job Views: 7
Posted: 29.06.2025
Expiry Date: 13.08.2025
Job Description:
Qualified Social Worker
Adult Safeguarding – Rural Team
Location: Cumbria
Pay rate: £34 per hour
Are you an experienced and passionate Qualified Social Worker, looking for career progression? Pertemps Professional Recruitment is currently seeking an experienced and dedicated Social Worker to join the Adult Safeguarding - Rural Team based in the North West. The ideal candidate will have highly developed specialist knowledge of social work practice in Adults Services, preferably within Safeguarding. The successful candidate must be able to access the local authority 2-3 days per week and be registered with Social Work England.
Our client is looking for Qualified Adult Social Workers to join the Safeguarding Team. All candidates must have previous experience in Adult Social Care, a good understanding of relevant legislation (e.g., Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, Human Rights Act, Mental Health Act), and be able to apply this knowledge effectively. The Single Assessment Process provides a person-centered health and social care framework, including assessment, care planning, delivery, and review.
Working in accordance with social care legislation and local government requirements, you will support the delivery of person-centered, safe, and effective social care services. Using your professional knowledge and experience, you will make assessments and decisions about appropriate interventions. Establishing and maintaining relationships with service users and other agencies is essential to ensure services meet needs.
You will be committed to achieving positive and sustainable outcomes for service users, striving to provide the best outcomes for children and vulnerable populations, and ensuring their safety and well-being.
Ideal Candidate:
* Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England.
* SW, CSS, DipSW, or Social Work Degree. Creative, flexible, and forward-thinking.
* Experience working in a Social Services Directorate or statutory/voluntary agency.
* Committed to continuous improvement and providing the best outcomes.
* Excellent mediation and negotiation skills.
* Experience working with diverse client groups within an agency.
* Skilled in building relationships with children and families.
* Experienced in multi-disciplinary, interagency work.
* Knowledge of social work legislation.
* 4+ years of qualified experience.
Role Responsibilities:
* Conduct comprehensive assessments of risks and social care needs.
* Manage an agreed caseload.
* Use communication skills to achieve outcomes.
* Develop individual care plans promoting dignity and empowerment.
* Support and advise unqualified staff and students.
This is an agency post with Pertemps offering dedicated support, access to roles across the UK, easy registration, referral schemes, compliance management, reliable payroll, and more.
The role is ideally suited for those traveling from Preston, Fulwood, Blackpool, Carlisle, Lancaster, Morecambe, Fleetwood, Garstang, Keswick, Coniston, Penrith, Grasmere, Windermere, Kendal, Cockermouth, Brampton, Whitehaven, Kirkby Lonsdale, Dalton-in-Furness, Barrow-in-Furness, and surrounding areas.
We recruit across all areas of Qualified Social Work. If this role isn't suitable, contact us for other opportunities including IRO, BIA, MASH, CLA, Children’s and Adult Social Work, Service Management, and leadership roles. We also offer generous referral bonuses—please share with colleagues or friends.
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