Qualified Adults Social Worker - Single Point of Access Team

Qualified Adults Social Worker – Single Point of Access Team
📍 Location: North East
💷 Pay Rate: £35 per hour

Are you an experienced and dedicated Adults Social Worker looking for your next challenge? We're currently recruiting for the Single Point of Access Team for a local authority in the North East. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact, supporting some of the most vulnerable adults in the community.

The Role:
You’ll work as part of the Neighbourhood Adult Social Work Team, screening safeguarding referrals, managing complex cases, and completing Care Act Assessments. The role also involves working with the Integrated Hospital Discharge Team at Scunthorpe General Hospital and undertaking Mental Capacity Assessments (MCA) and Best Interest decisions (BI) where appropriate. You’ll apply relevant legislation such as the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, Mental Health Act, and the Human Rights Act to deliver safe, person-centred support and promote independence and wellbeing.

What You’ll Do:

• Assess risks and care needs to develop tailored, empowering care plans
• Carry out home visits and assessments in the community and hospital settings
• Manage a diverse and meaningful caseload
• Build strong relationships with clients and partner agencies
• Contribute to safeguarding processes and lead on complex cases
• Support and guide unqualified staff and students

What We’re Looking For:

• A Qualified Social Worker, with a degree or equivalent in Social work
• Registered with Social Work England
• Minimum 3 years' experience in Adult Social Care
• In-depth knowledge of adult social care legislation and safeguarding
• Skilled in communication, mediation, and decision-making
• Compassionate, flexible, and solution-focused
• Strong team player, confident working in a multidisciplinary environment

What We Offer:

• A dedicated consultant with access to roles across the UK
• Easy online registration
• Ongoing compliance support
• Prompt, reliable payroll
• Referral bonuses and other incentives

📍 Ideal for professionals commuting from: Redcar, Saltburn-by-the-Sea, Guisborough, Brotton, Eston, Skelton, Loftus, Gateshead, Middlesbrough, Durham, Hartlepool, Scarborough, Stockton-on-Tees, Darlington, Whitby, Sunderland, and Newcastle.
Not the right role for you? We recruit across a range of social work roles, including: IRO, BIA, MASH, Children Looked After, Child Protection, Court, Adult Social Work, Safeguarding, and Team Management.

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