Locum Adult Safeguarding Qualified Social Worker
Liverpool, Merseyside
Qualified Social Worker – Adults’ Services (Liverpool City Council)
Job Overview
We are recruiting a dedicated **Qualified Social Worker (QSW)** to join the **Liverpool City Council Adults’ Services team**. This role focuses on supporting adults with care and support needs, carrying out statutory assessments, managing safeguarding enquiries, and delivering interventions that promote independence, safety, and wellbeing.
You will hold a varied caseload, provide expert professional input, and work collaboratively with individuals, families, carers, and multi-agency partners to achieve positive outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Undertake Care Act 2014 assessments to identify needs, strengths, and risks.
Develop, implement, and review person-centred care and support plans.
Manage safeguarding enquiries in line with statutory duties.
Carry out Mental Capacity Act assessments and contribute to best-interest decisions.
Prepare evidence-based reports for panels, reviews, and legal proceedings.
Work directly with adults, families, and carers to promote independence and wellbeing.
Collaborate with health, housing, and voluntary sector partners to deliver joined-up support.
Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant case records in line with legislation and council policies.
Take part in reflective supervision, team learning, and continuous service improvement.
About You
You are a motivated and resilient social worker with post-qualification experience in adults’ services. You are confident in assessment and safeguarding practice, able to manage complex cases, and committed to ensuring service users remain at the heart of your work.
Requirements
Qualified Social Worker (QSW) with registration to **Social Work England**.
Experience working within Adults’ Services, including safeguarding and complex casework.
Strong knowledge of the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act, and adult safeguarding frameworks.
Excellent assessment, communication, and report-writing skills.
Ability to manage a varied and demanding caseload effectively.
Contract & Salary
Employer: **Liverpool City Council**
Service: Adults’ Services
Contract type: Full-time, locum/temporary contract via Tripod Partners
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
How to Apply
If you are a Qualified Social Worker looking to join Liverpool City Council’s Adults’ Services team, we would like to hear from you. Please **apply using the form on the page**.