Job Description
Job Title: Social Worker AdultsLocation: LancashireHours: 37 hours per week (full-time) Start date: ASAP (pending interview and compliance) Rate: £33.00 per hourJob type: Locum / Agency Contact: Shanie Thomas on or Make a DifferenceAre you a qualified Adults Social Worker seeking a role that makes a real difference?Pertemps are working with a supportive and forward-thinking Adults Social Care Transition Team working across Lancashire, to find an experienced Adults Social Worker who can work collaboratively with healthcare professionals.Adults Social Worker Role Overview:As part of this innovative service, you will play a crucial role in providing a strengths based, outcome focussed assessment service to all adults (with the exception of adult mental health) across community and hospital settings.Adult Social Worker Key Responsibilities:
* To contribute to the delivery of strengths based social care service as outlined in national legislation and guidance and in line with county policies and procedures
* To contribute to the provision of high quality assessments and support plans
* To work collaboratively with health colleagues to ensure safe and timely discharges from hospital the most appropriate service and setting for the individual that actively supports their choice and independence
* To promote the creative and flexible use of personal budgets to appropriately meet the needs of customers and carers
* To communicate effectively with customers, carers, other agencies and professionals to support the delivery of a co-ordinated response to customer and carer needs
* To effectively prioritise and manage your caseload
* To keep accurate records in relation to the contact and work undertaken, using electronic record systems (Liquid Logic) and other relevant ICT systems
Candidate Requirements for the Adults Social Worker role:
* A recognised social work qualification (e.g., Degree in Social Work, DipSW, or equivalent)
* At least 3 years’ post-qualifying experience
* Current registration with Social Work England
* Experience in adult social care
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team
* Knowledge of relevant legislation, policies, and procedures related to adult social care
Benefits of working with Pertemps?When you work as a locum with us, you can expect:
* A dedicated recruitment consultant with access to exclusive social care roles UK-wide
* A fast, online registration process with support throughout
* Full compliance handled by us – hassle-free
* Reliable weekly payroll
* A referral bonus scheme – refer a friend and earn!
Looking for Something Different? If the Adults Social Worker role isn’t quite right, we’re still here to help. We have a wide range of local authority locum roles across the UK, including:
* Qualified Social Workers (Adults, Children & Families, MASH, Mental Health)
* Occupational Therapists (Hospital Discharge, Reablement, Moving & Handling)
* Educational Psychologists
* SEND professionals
Whether you’re seeking remote work, flexible hours, or a better rate, we are likely to have access to a role that’s the perfect match for you. Contact: Shanie Thomas on or submit your cv to