Description:
Job Title: Adults Social Worker (CAP)
Location: Bromsgrove, Worcestershire
Contract Type: Temporary, Full-time (30 hours/week)
Rate: £21.31 per hour PAYE (higher rates for weekends, overtime, and bank holidays)
Start Date: 08/12/2025
End Date: 20/02/2026
IR35 Status: Inside IR35

The Role:
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Adults Social Worker to complete needs assessments and support plans, ensuring people and their families are fully involved. You will balance individuals’ rights to autonomy with the duty to protect, becoming a safeguarding enquiry officer where required. This role involves multi-agency working to provide coordinated care and applying relevant legislation such as the Care Act and Mental Capacity Act to provide legal and ethical support.

Key Responsibilities:

Complete needs assessments and develop person-centered support plans

Conduct safeguarding enquiries, balancing autonomy with duty of care

Coordinate multi-agency support to deliver effective and holistic care

Apply legislation including the Care Act and Mental Capacity Act to inform professional decisions

Work with clients and families to ensure their involvement in care planning and decision-making

Candidate Requirements:

Professional qualification in Social Work (Diploma in Social Work, BA/BSc/MA in Social Work, CQSW)

Knowledge of social sciences, law, and social work practice theory

Apply anti-discriminatory and anti-oppressive principles in practice

Ability to critically reflect and analyse to inform professional decisions

Commitment to professional development and high standards of professionalism

Benefits:

Competitive PAYE hourly rate (£21.31/hr) with overtime, weekend, and bank holiday pay

Opportunity to make a meaningful difference for adults and their families

Work within a supportive, multi-agency environment

Additional Information:

Enhanced DBS check required

Fluency in English essential

Reasonable adjustments available for candidates with disabilities