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Older Persons Mental Health - Social Worker

Pay rate up to £35 Umbrella

Bridgend Council

3 days on site, 2 working from home.

Benefits of working for Hoop:

• 20 years' experience in the social work market
• A local specialist agency based in Cardiff, with roles across South Wales, West Wales and South West England
• Exclusive roles and early access to new opportunities
• A Welsh-speaking consultant available if you'd prefer to discuss your job search in Welsh
• PAYE or Umbrella payroll options - whichever suits you best
• Twice-weekly payroll
• A dedicated consultant as your main point of contact, with wider team support when needed
• We actively supply every Local Authority across South and West Wales, as well as clients across South West England
• Earn £200 for every successful friend or colleague you refer
• Wellbeing sessions and thoughtful extras, like birthday gifts
• DBS and compliance support to help keep the process smooth and straight forward

Benefits of working for Hoop:

To apply for this role, you will need to hold -

• A relevant Social Work Qualification
• Registration with Social Care Wales (for roles in Wales) and Social Work England (for roles in England)
• Enhanced DBS registered on the update service or be happy to apply for a DBS
• 3 Years of referencing
• Driving license with access to a car

Given the nature of the role, only applications from individuals with a social work qualification and registration with either professional body - Social Care Wales / Social Work England can be considered. Please only apply if you meet this criteria.

Please contact Kate Bowen at Hoop Recruitment on if you want to find out more.

The starting salary for our Senior Social Worker roles is 34,350 per annum based on a 25 hour working week (pro rata to full-time salary of 49,464).

We are looking for a part-time, 25 hours a week Senior Social Worker with a passion and drive for improving the lives of others to join our West 2 Area Team. In return for giving your commitment to our residents, we'll give our commitment to developing your skills and experience to enable you to progress in your career.

Our Offer to You

• 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service (pro-rated for part time opportunities)
• Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
• A generous local government salary related pension
• Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year
• Paternity, adoption and dependents leave
• An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
• Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources
• Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping
• A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents

About the Team

The West 2 Area Team covers the geographical areas of Runnymede, Spelthorne and Woking and as a part of the job role you will be expected to travel and case hold across the wider area and support our duty function.

There is an expectation that 2 days per week will be spent in the office. This opportunity is open to registered Social Workers looking to develop experience, remaining closely connected to frontline social work practice within a fast paced, multidisciplinary environment and will involve duty oversight as well long-term complex cases.

We are proud to say you will be well supported by our teams with regular supervision, management support as well as peer-to-peer learning and support. You will work within a fantastic team that works closely with our Health colleagues, enabling a positive and collaborative approach to our work.

Our diverse teams are committed to making a positive difference to our residents' lives. In return we will provide you with the training, excellent supervision, and development opportunities to progress your career.

About the Role

As a Senior Social Worker in Surrey, you will be expected to have experience in assessing the social care needs of service users and provide direct social work intervention to some of the most challenging and complex service users and their carers. You will provide effective support to individuals using a strength-based approach to enable individuals to live as independently as possible with more choice and control.

You will supervise and support staff and will need to be flexible to work in a challenging environment, You will be supported and will benefit from a structured induction programme.

Shortlisting Criteria

In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours:

• A relevant degree and registration with Social Work England.
• Substantial post-qualification professional experience as a social worker is also required.
• Experience of providing professional supervision (can include unqualified and non-professional supervision).
• You will be motivated and flexible with high professional standards and sound knowledge and experience of current legislation and its application to practice in a social care setting.
• An applied knowledge of The Care Act and The Mental Capacity Act and experience of undertaking safeguarding enquiries is essential alongside experience of working in complex situations using professional judgement and a range of interventions.
• You will have experience of, and be able to provide, professional, reflective supervision, guidance and advice to less experienced social workers, including those completing ASYE and social work students.

Surrey has both urban and rural areas and social care workers will be expected to have a valid driving licence to drive in the UK, access to a business insured vehicle and be willing to travel across a wide geographical area. Reasonable adjustments where needed will be made for successful applicants who have a disability or long term health condition to enable them to fulfil the requirements of the job.

An enhanced DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children's and Adults' Barred List checks will be required for this role.

Contact Us

Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment.

This advert will close at 23:59 on Sunday 18 October 2026, with interviews to be held on 29 October 2026.

We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit.

Local Government Reorganisation (LGR)

Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation and will move to new authorities in April 2027. This role is currently employed by Surrey County Council and will remain so until then. If you are employed by Surrey County Council on 1 April 2027, your employment will transfer under TUPE arrangements to one of the new councils, with your current terms and conditions protected. The provisional allocation for this post is West Surrey subject to final confirmation through the wider transition process later this year.

Our Commitment

We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum shortlisting criteria, as displayed on the advert, we guarantee you an interview.

Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.

Adults Community Social worker

Rate: 38 (umbrella Rate)

Location: Farnborough

Hybrid Working

Key Responsibilities

Supervision & Leadership

• Provide supervision and practice advice to Case Workers and Senior Case Workers.
• Make professional decisions on complex cases and triage safeguarding referrals.

Support & Advice

• Manage referrals, resolve queries, escalate safeguarding concerns, and prepare clear reports.

Relationship Management

• Build positive relationships with service users, families, providers, and colleagues.

Assessments

• Conduct Section 9, 10, and 11 Care Act assessments, and mental capacity assessments.
• Participate in Section 117 Mental Health Act discharge CPA meetings.
• Autonomously manage a complex caseload, including urgent duty cases.

Court Work

• Prepare and present reports for court proceedings.
• Lead on Section 21A MCA challenges, Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) cases, and liaise with Coroners as required.

Safeguarding

• Adhere to safeguarding policies and professional codes of conduct.
• Conduct and lead Section 42 enquiries, participate in multi-agency risk management meetings (MARMs), and support larger-scale safeguarding investigations.

Continuous Improvement

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge, attend training, engage in quality assurance, and uphold professional registration.

Benefits:

• A hybrid tablet device, so you can work more effectively and flexibly.
• 5 personal development days per annum.
• Access to permanent vacancies as they are released.
• Flexible working options to fit around today's lifestyle
• 37 Hours a week
• 38 Per hour (Umbrella Rate)
• Remote working

Must be able to drive and have business insurance

About Us

Connect2Hampshire is a managed service agency owned by Hampshire County Council providing temporary, contract and interim opportunities into the Council. Our service is built on our values of ethical, trustworthy, and caring, and our profits are returned to our Local Authority shareholders.

Connect2Hampshire is a trading style of Hampshire & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Hampshire County Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Hampshire is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.

About the Role

Coventry City Council is seeking an experienced Assessing Social Worker to join its Adults Services team. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified social worker with a strong background in Adult Social Care, Learning Disabilities, and safeguarding work.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete Care Act Assessments and reviews.
• Undertake Mental Capacity Assessments in line with the Mental Capacity Act.
• Carry out Section 42 Safeguarding Enquiries.
• Manage and progress Court of Protection work.
• Participate in duty work on a rota basis.
• Work collaboratively with service users, families, carers, and partner agencies.
• Support adults with Learning Disabilities, Autism and/or Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities.

Requirements

• Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration.
• Experience within Adult Social Care.
• Strong knowledge of the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, and safeguarding legislation.
• Experience completing Court of Protection applications and related work.
• Previous experience working with adults with Learning Disabilities, Autism, and complex needs.
• Ability to manage a busy caseload and work autonomously.

Benefits

• Competitive rate of 31.97 per hour
• Opportunity to work within a supportive and experienced Adults Services team.
• Varied and rewarding caseload.
• Flexible working opportunities subject to service needs.

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. As this role is eligible for an Enhanced DBS check, applicants are required to declare any cautions and convictions that are not protected under current filtering rules.

If you're an experienced Adults Social Worker looking for your next locum opportunity and have two years qualifying experience, we'd love to hear from you.

Social Workers required for work within the Adult Safeguarding Team in the Taunton area of Somerset. Excellent rates of pay up to 38ph. 37 hours per week, 3 month minimum contract but possibility to extend. Exciting opportunity in a lovely area with good transport links from M5 for neighboring authorities. 1 day to be in the office.

Social workers carry out safeguarding enquiries by gathering information, assessing risk, and working closely with the adult, their families, carers, and other professionals. They develop and implement protection plans that balance safety with the individual's rights and independence.

We are looking a social worker who focuses on people, their strengths and the networks and community around them and who is competent and knowledgeable in all areas of Adult Social Care practice. This includes a sound and evidenced understanding of the legislative frameworks and an individual who has demonstrated continued professional development, to ensure their practice quality is constantly evolving.

You will be Social Work England registered, ideally a driver with access to own car and able to reside and work in the UK

As an Eden Brown candidate, you can take advantage of our competitive service offering: Dedicated personal and professional service. Free DBS check. CV review service. Interview advice. Competitive rates of pay. Post-placement follow up meetings. Refer a friend bonus scheme - 200 once we have found them a new role

To discuss this role or any other Qualified Social Care roles in South please contact Pallavi Gupta at Eden Brown on (phone number removed) or email your CV to:

Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.

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Our client Warrington council is looking for an Adults Social Worker to join their West Locality team.

• Ideally experience working with older people in a care management role including completing safeguarding enquiries, Care Act assessments and also completing duty tasks.

Benefits of working with Remedy

• A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant.
• Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs
• Referral bonus - up to 250 per person placed.
• Double payrolls each week.

Terms & Conditions apply

You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions.

Remedy Social Care is a APSCo Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit.

Our client Salford council is looking for an Adults Social Worker to join their Mental Health team.

• Mental Health experience necessary. 3 years reference, gaps in employment history checked, any relevant quals as per JDPS

• Up to two days weekly working from home based on needs of the service.

Benefits of working with Remedy

• A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant.
• Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs
• Referral bonus - up to 250 per person placed.
• Double payrolls each week.

Terms & Conditions apply

You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions.

Remedy Social Care is a APSCo Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit.

Our client Somerset Council is looking for an Adults Social Worker to join their Learning Disabilities team.

Main Responsibilities and Duties

• Undertake detailed Care Act reviews and reassessments for adults with learning disabilities as part of the Review Project.
• Complete face-to-face visits with people in their homes, supported living services, residential settings and other community-based environments to gather evidence and assess current care and support needs.
• Gather, analyse and evaluate information from multiple sources, including the person, family members, advocates, providers, health professionals, records and direct observations to inform professional decision-making.
• Determine whether existing information supports a statutory review or whether a full reassessment is required, recording clear professional rationale for decisions made.
• Identify, evidence and record eligible care and support needs in accordance with the Care Act, applying strengths-based and person-centred practice throughout the assessment process.
• Produce high-quality, evidence-based and audit-ready assessments, reviews, support plans and case recordings which clearly demonstrate professional judgement, analysis and rationale
• Analyse and distinguish between social care needs, delegated health tasks, NHS responsibilities and potential health-related needs requiring further consideration.
• Identify cases where Continuing Healthcare (CHC), Checklist consideration, Checklist review or challenge may be appropriate and provide evidence-based recommendations to support decision-making.
• Participate in multidisciplinary discussions, funding reviews and CHC-related processes where required, providing clear professional analysis and recommendations.
• Consider opportunities to maximise independence, reduce reliance on paid support where appropriate, and ensure support arrangements remain proportionate, outcome-focused and person-centred.
• Manage an allocated workload independently, ensuring reviews, reassessments, recording and associated tasks are completed within project timescales and organisational expectations.
• Work collaboratively with Adult Social Care teams, health colleagues, providers and other stakeholders to achieve timely, defensible and evidence-based funding and care planning outcomes.
• Attend Somerset office locations as required (minimum two days per week) and travel across Somerset to undertake visits, assessments, reviews and project-related activities.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with health colleagues, providers, housing services, family members, advocates and other partner agencies to support evidence-based assessment and decision-making.
• Establish and maintain effective professional relationships with people, their families, carers and representatives to ensure assessments and reviews are person-centred, strengths-based and outcomes focused.
• Work collaboratively within multi-disciplinary and multi-agency environments, contributing professional expertise and participating in meetings, reviews and funding discussions where required.
• Promote equality, diversity, inclusion, rights and choice, ensuring practice remains person-centred, anti-discriminatory and compliant with statutory responsibilities.
• Maintain accurate and timely electronic records, using relevant IT systems to record, analyse and evidence professional decision-making to an audit-ready standard.
• Maintain professional development and apply current legislation, guidance, research and best practice to support high-quality assessment and review activity.

Benefits of working with Remedy

• A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant.
• Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs
• Referral bonus - up to 250 per person placed.
• Double payrolls each week.

Terms & Conditions apply

You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions.

Remedy Social Care is a APSCo Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit.

Our client Somerset council is looking for an Adults Social Worker to join their Safeguarding team.

Candidates must have at least 1 years experience of working in an adult safeguarding service as a social worker or have 2 years experience of completing S42(2) enquiries as a substantial part of a current or previous role.

Benefits of working with Remedy

• A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant.
• Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs
• Referral bonus - up to 250 per person placed.
• Double payrolls each week.

Terms & Conditions apply

You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions.

Remedy Social Care is a APSCo Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit.

Adult Social Worker - Adults Access Team

Location: Redcar and Cleveland

Redcar and Cleveland Council are seeking a dedicated individual to join their Adults Access Team. As the front door to Adult Social Care, their Access Team plays a critical role in screening, triaging and conducting proportionate assessments for all incoming referrals.

In this role, you will be at the forefront of gathering key information, managing risk, promoting independence, and ensuring individuals receive timely advice, care, safeguarding interventions, or onward support in line with statutory duties and professional standards.

• Triage and evaluate new contacts and referrals entering Adult Social Care.

• Lead meaningful, strengths-based conversations and proportionate assessments to identify needs, risks, and person-centered outcomes.

• Gather and critically analyse data from individuals, families, partner agencies, and health professionals to inform clear, outcome-focused decision-making.

• Identify and manage safeguarding adult concerns, applying local threshold guidance, assessing risk levels, and recommending Section 42 enquiries when appropriate.

• Apply key statutory legislation effectively, including the Care Act 2014 and Mental Capacity Act 2005.

• Provide quality information, guidance, and signposting to promote independence and prevent the escalation of care needs.

• Collaborate closely with NHS partners, care providers, and voluntary sector organisations to ensure coordinated, timely responses.

• Maintain clear, accurate, and defensible records while supporting daily duty functions to ensure efficient workflow across the team.

To succeed in this role, you will bring:

• Knowledge and practical understanding of relevant legislation (Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, Safeguarding Adults procedures).

• Strong analytical, risk-assessment and decision-making skills.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a commitment to strengths-based, person-centred practice.

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, prioritise workflow, and manage duty demands.

• Proven ability to maintain accurate, timely, and compliant records.

If you'd be interested, please respond to this advert or email myself on

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