Job Title: Social Worker Adults Duty
Key Details
Location: Wokingham
Hours: 37 hours per week (full-time)
Start date: ASAP (pending interview and compliance)
Rate: £38
Job type: Locum / Agency Contract
Contact: Shanie Thomas 07484 512953
Make a Difference
Are you a qualified Adults Social Worker seeking a role that makes a real difference? Pertemps are working with a responsive and empathetic First Contact Team, in Wokingham, to recruit a skilled professional who thrives in a collaborative environment. In this vital role, you’ll work closely with support services to offer a holistic and cohesive approach.
Adults Social Worker Role Overview
As part of this innovative service, you will play a crucial role in assessing the needs of adults with a Strength Based Approach. To work in a person-centred way, ensuring that individual dignity is maintained, cultural and communication needs are addressed and choices and aspirations are acknowledged and heard.
Adults Social Worker Key Responsibilities
1. Conduct Care Act 2014 assessments and reviews
2. Respond to urgent referrals and safeguarding concerns
3. Developing and implementing person-centred support
4. Adopt a Strength Based Approach to care
5. To identify risk and/or investigate any incidence of potential abuse or neglect of vulnerable individuals
6. Collaborate with support services, health professionals, carers, and families
7. Maintaining accurate records and ensure legal compliance
8. To identify, attend and/ or chair meetings
9. Participate in duty rota and manage incoming cases
Adults Social Worker Requirements
10. A recognised social work qualification (e.g., Degree in Social Work, DipSW, or equivalent)
11. At least 3 years post-qualifying experience
12. Current registration with Social Work England
13. Strong understanding of safeguarding, Mental Capacity Act, and risk management
14. Excellent communication and decision-making skills
15. Ability to work under pressure and manage complex caseloads
What are the benefits 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
16. A fast, online registration process with support throughout
17. Full compliance handled by us – hassle-free
18. Reliable weekly payroll
19. A referral bonus scheme – refer a friend and earn!
Looking for Something Different?
If Adults Social Worker isn't quite right, we’re still here to help. We have a wide range of local authority locum roles across the UK, including:
20. Qualified Social Workers (Adults, Children & Families, MASH, Mental Health)
21. Occupational Therapists (Hospital Discharge, Reablement, Moving & Handling)
22. Educational Psychologists
23. 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. Shanie Thomas 07484 512953