Locum Adults Social Worker

Position: Locum Adults Social Worker (Contract)
Location: Kenwyn

Locum Adults Social Worker – £32ph
Cornwall Council | Countywide | Initial 3-Month Contract
Cornwall Council is launching a new countywide response team and is looking for experienced Locum Adults Social Workers to join this service.
The team will respond to adult social care referrals across Cornwall, completing assessments and putting care and support plans in place where required. Work will be allocated geographically across the county to support manageable travel.

The Role You will be responsible for responding to referrals and completing statutory assessments within set time frames. The role requires someone who can work autonomously, manage deadlines, and adapt to a fast-paced environment.

There is more remote working than typical locum roles, however you must be able to travel across Cornwall to complete visits when required.
Key Duties
Care Act Assessments
Care & Support Planning
Mental Capacity Assessments and related work
Responding to new adult social care referrals
Completing assessments within required timeframesRequirements
Qualified Social Worker with Adults Social Care experience
Strong knowledge of the Care Act
Experience completing Mental Capacity Assessments
Ability to work independently and manage workload
Access to a car and ability to travel for visits across Cornwall Contract Details
Rate: £32 per hour

Start Date:

1 April earlier start may be considered)
Duration:
Initial 3 months

Hours:

Full-time (job share considered)
Working Pattern:
Flexible / hybrid with visits required

Additional Information

Work allocated geographically across Cornwall
Dress code:
Smart casual

Join a newly created team delivering timely adult social care support across Cornwall.

Apply now for immediate consideration drop me a message at (url removed) or give me a ring at (phone number removed). Alternatively if you know somebody who may be suited for this role we have a £350 referral bonus scheme