Locum Safeguarding Qualified Social Worker
Kingston Upon Hull, East Yorkshire
Social Worker – Adults
Brief Job Overview
We are looking for an experienced and motivated Adults Social Worker to join Hull City Council on a 3-month locum contract. This role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact by supporting adults to live independently, promoting wellbeing, and ensuring that all care and support needs are met in line with statutory duties.
Working as part of a supportive and collaborative Adult Social Care team, you will assess needs, plan care, and work with partner agencies to deliver positive outcomes for service users across Hull.
Key Responsibilities
- Undertake Care Act 2014 assessments to identify needs, risks, and desired outcomes for adults requiring care and support.
- Develop, implement, and review person-centred care and support plans to promote independence and wellbeing.
- Undertake safeguarding enquiries under Section 42 of the Care Act, ensuring risks are identified and managed effectively.
- Work collaboratively with individuals, carers, families, and partner agencies to coordinate appropriate services and support.
- Ensure service users’ voices are central to the assessment and planning process, promoting choice, dignity, and control.
- Carry out reviews of existing care plans, ensuring they remain appropriate and proportionate to individuals’ changing needs.
- Apply the principles of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and the Care Act 2014 in everyday practice.
- Maintain accurate and timely records in line with professional and council standards.
- Participate in supervision, reflective practice, and professional development activities to maintain high-quality standards of practice.
About You
You are a committed and experienced social worker who is passionate about supporting adults to achieve independence, dignity, and wellbeing. You bring excellent assessment and communication skills and thrive in a fast-paced, multi-agency environment. You are confident in making decisions, managing risk, and ensuring that adults receive the right care at the right time.
Requirements
- Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England.
- Post-qualified experience in Adult Social Care services.
- Strong working knowledge of the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, and Safeguarding Adults procedures.
- Experience in completing assessments, reviews, and safeguarding enquiries.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage a varied and complex caseload effectively.
- Commitment to strengths-based, person-centred practice.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary framework.
Contract & Salary
- Job Type: Locum
- Location: Hull City Council
- Service Area: Adult Social Care
- Contract Length: 3 months
- Salary: Negotiable, dependent on experience
- Working Hours: Full-time
- Working Pattern: Hybrid / Office-based as required
How to Apply
If you are an experienced and dedicated Adults Social Worker who is passionate about supporting individuals to live fulfilling and independent lives, we’d love to hear from you.
Please apply using the form on the page.