Adult Social Worker - Assessments & Safeguarding

Title: Adult Social Worker
Team: Assessments & Safeguarding
Contract: Initially 3 months - Potential to extend, Full time, 36 hours per week
Location: Haringey Council
Salary: £32.52 UMB per hour (£23.73 PAYE)

On behalf of Haringey Council, we are seeking an adult social worker to joing their Assessment and Safeguarding team, working in line with the Care Act 2014 to support adults, carers, and families across the borough. 

About the Role:

As an Adult Social Worker, you will:

• Undertake person-centred assessments and welfare visits
• Promote strengths-based practice and preventative approaches
• Support carers and families holistically
• Lead and contribute to safeguarding enquiries
• Carry out Mental Capacity Assessments and Best Interest decisions in line with the Mental Capacity Act 2005
• Work collaboratively with health professionals, commissioning teams, providers, voluntary and community organisations
• Ensure care packages deliver value for money and positive outcomes
• Participate fully in supervision, team development, and service improvement

You will manage a varied workload, maintain high standards of recording, and ensure statutory duties are discharged effectively and professionally.

What We’re Looking For:

Essential:

• Degree or Diploma in Social Work
• Strong knowledge of adult social care legislation and frameworks
• Experience undertaking assessments, reviews, and safeguarding enquiries
• Confident completing Mental Capacity Assessments
• Excellent written, analytical, and communication skills
• Strong organisational and IT skills
• Commitment to equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practice

You must be prepared to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

If you are looking for your next role and meet the requirements above, apply today! You can also send me your CV directly to Nicola.mansfield@servicecare.org.uk or call me on 01772 208964. 
If you know a social worker looking for their next move and they have not registered with Service Care Before, pass along my details and ask them to get in touch today. We offer a referral bonus of £350 for every successful candidate you refer over.