Social Worker

Temporary Social Worker (Temporary 12 months) Front Door & Prevention Team

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Social Worker to join our Front Door & Prevention Team on a temporary basis.

This is a fast-paced and rewarding role where you will work with adults at the first point of contact, supporting timely decision-making, risk management, and the delivery of strengths-based interventions that prevent, reduce, or delay the need for long-term care and support.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage referrals and undertake timely screening and triage of new contacts.
• Complete Care Act assessments, Mental Capacity Assessments, and risk assessments.
• Work collaboratively with individuals, families, health partners, and community organisations to identify preventative solutions.
• Develop strengths-based support plans that maximise independence and wellbeing.
• Provide information, advice, guidance, and signposting to appropriate services.
• Manage safeguarding concerns in line with statutory duties and local procedures.
• Maintain accurate records and complete assessments within required timescales.
• Work effectively within a duty environment, prioritising urgent work and managing competing demands.

Essential Requirements

• Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration.
• Experience of working within Adult Social Care.
• Sound knowledge of the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, safeguarding legislation, and relevant statutory guidance.
• Experience of undertaking strengths-based assessments and risk management.
• Strong communication, decision-making, and partnership-working skills.
• Ability to work independently within a busy and dynamic service.

Desirable

• Experience working in a Front Door, Prevention, Neighbourhood, or Community Social Work Team.
• Knowledge of local health and social care pathways.
• Experience of multidisciplinary working.

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for someone who can hit the ground running, manage a busy workload, make proportionate decisions, and maintain a strong focus on prevention and person-centred practice. The successful candidate will be resilient, adaptable, and committed to achieving positive outcomes for adults and their families.

The postholder will be expected to undertake a certain amount of travelling in the course of his/her duties for which a casual car user allowance will be paid.

Hours may be required to be worked over 7 days, as per the needs of the service.

Contract: Temporary
Hours: Full Time
Location: No 1 Riverside, opportunity for Hybrid working

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact the team manager Hannah Clarkson on 01706 922 251

Closing Date: 28.10.26

Interview Date: 02.11.26

To apply please upload your CV together with a supporting statement that provides evidence of how you meet the essential requirements of the person specification.

Please include reference to your qualifications that are specified on the person specification within your CV/supporting statement.

Please ensure you anonymise your CV and supporting statement..

This role is subject to satisfactory references, Social Work England registration, and relevant pre-employment checks.

For internal candidates approval for secondment should be obtained from your Service Director (or nominated representative) before applying for this post.

Appointment to this post is subject to DBS and background checks.