Senior Social Worker – Early Intervention & Prevention

Our client, based in Telford is seeking an experienced Adult Social Worker to join their Early Intervention & Prevention Team. This role sits at the front door of Adult Social Care, focusing on early support, prevention, and reducing long-term dependency on services. You will work in a strengths-based, community-led way to empower individuals to maintain independence and achieve positive outcomes within their own homes and communities. This is an excellent opportunity for a confident practitioner who is passionate about asset-based practice, proactive intervention, and managing complex cases, while balancing risk and promoting independence.

What will your responsibilities be?

Undertake Care Act 2014 assessments, reviews, and support planning using a strengths-based approach

Deliver early intervention to reduce, delay, or prevent long-term care needs

Manage a diverse caseload including adults with complex needs

Complete Mental Capacity Assessments (MCA) and contribute to Best Interest decisions

Lead and support safeguarding activity including Section 42 enquiries

Develop person-centred, asset-based care and support plans

Promote “home first” principles to maximise independence

Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners including health and voluntary sector

Participate in peer reviews and reflective practice

Undertake duty responsibilities including responding to urgent risks

Maintain accurate case records and reports including Court of Protection documentation

Assess and manage risk using evidence-based decision making

Qualifications and Experience:

Qualified Social Worker (MA, BA, BSc, Diploma in Social Work or CQSW)

Registered with Social Work England

Minimum 2 years post-qualified experience including ASYE

Experience in Adult Social Care including assessment, care planning and safeguarding

Experience of strengths-based and preventative approaches

Experience managing complex cases within community settings

Strong knowledge of Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005 and safeguarding procedures

Experience contributing to Best Interest decisions and Court of Protection work

Skills:

Strong assessment and analytical skills

Ability to manage a demanding caseload independently

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

High standard of report writing and recording

Ability to apply professional curiosity and reflective practice

Benefits:

Competitive hourly rate

Flexible working arrangements

Supportive team environment

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Why Liquid Personnel?

Free DBS and compliance service

Twice weekly payroll and ‘Faster Pay’ service, getting you paid more quickly

Access to exclusive roles that aren’t available from other agencies

Free access to Liquid’s exclusive social work training and CPD portal

Your own dedicated consultant with extensive social work knowledge

Access to a wide selection of social work positions across the UK

“Refer a Friend” bonus – get £500 for each social worker you refer who we successfully place*

“Find your own job” bonus – get £250 for bringing your own position to us *

Liquid Personnel is an equal opportunities employer. Liquid Personnel Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. * Terms and conditions apply to our bonus schemes.

Reasonable Adjustments:

If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity by contacting our team. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.

We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of the Code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England, based on the World Health Organisation (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.

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