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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