Job Title: Adult Social Worker – RIACT
Location: Darlington Council
Pay Rate: £26 per hour
Job Description:
Liquid Personnel is currently recruiting an experienced Locum Adult Social Worker to join its client’s RIACT Department in Darlington. This dynamic role focuses on rapid response assessments and crisis intervention, aimed at supporting adults experiencing sudden health or social care needs.
What will your responsibilities be?
Rapid Response Assessments:
1. Conduct urgent assessments of adults experiencing a sudden decline in health or social functioning.
2. Determine eligibility for care and support under the Care Act 2014.
3. Identify and address immediate needs.
Crisis Intervention and Hospital Avoidance:
4. Prevent unnecessary hospital admissions by arranging short-term care packages, reablement services, or community support.
5. Support timely hospital discharges by coordinating care plans for safe return home.
Safeguarding and Multi-Agency Coordination:
6. Identify and respond to safeguarding concerns, including referrals and strategy meetings.
7. Collaborate with health professionals, occupational therapists, and care providers to deliver integrated care.
Benefits:
8. Initial 3-month contract
9. Hybrid working arrangement
10. Supportive and friendly team
Qualifications & Experience:
To be successful in this role you must have:
11. Social Work England registration
12. Eligible to work in the UK
13. Hold a full UK driving licence
14. Post-qualified experience
15. Degree level or equivalent in Social Work
Why Liquid Personnel?
16. Free DBS and compliance service
17. Twice weekly payroll and ‘Faster Pay’ service, getting you paid more quickly
18. Access to exclusive roles that aren’t available from other agencies
19. Free access to Liquid’s exclusive social work training and CPD portal
20. Your own dedicated consultant with extensive social work knowledge
21. Access to a wide selection of social work positions across the UK
22. “Refer a Friend” bonus – get £500 for each social worker you refer who we successfully place*
23. “Find your own job” bonus – get £250 for bringing your own position to us *