Adults Social Worker

Job Title: Adults Social WorkerLocation: Kingston Upon ThamesHours: 36 hours per week (full-time) Start date: ASAP (pending interview and compliance) Rate: £32.00 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 Locality Team in Kingston Upon Thames, to find an experienced Adults Social Worker who can work collaboratively with healthcare professionals. The right candidate will provide effective care and an approach which enables people to live independently within their local community.Adults Social Worker Role Overview:As part of this innovative service, you will play a crucial role in the effective and targeted support to the most vulnerable residents to enable them to fulfil their potential and improve the quality of their lives. Empowering people to maintain good mental health and well being with access to information, advice and guidance on local activities and services that will enable them to lead healthy lifestyles.Adult Social Worker Key Responsibilities:

• To ensure compliance with the professional code of conduct and fulfil obligations under the relevant legislation, including the Care Act 2014, CHC, the MCA and the MHA.
• To be fully responsible for managing a caseload including people with complex needs, (including mental health).
• To be responsible for accepting referrals, undertaking screening, and carrying out assessment of needs for people.
• To apply eligibility criteria as identified in the Care Act and work in accordance with its requirements to ensure people's well being. To assist vulnerable adults to be protected and safeguarded and ensure that they are effectively managing their own risks and capacity wherever possible.
• Ensure that a strengths based, person centred approach is central to your interventions

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

Why Work 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