Job Description

Liquid Personnel is recruiting Adult Social Workers to join its client’s Community & Neighbourhood team, based in Bolton, Greater Manchester.

As an Adults Social Worker, you will work alongside multi‑disciplinary colleagues to deliver a joined‑up, strengths‑based approach to supporting individuals within local neighbourhoods across Bolton.

You will be responsible for undertaking strengths‑based assessments under the Care Act 2014, completing carers’ assessments, and developing and implementing comprehensive support plans. This includes supporting individuals to access universal, community, and voluntary services to promote independence and wellbeing.

A strong working knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act 2005, along with other relevant social work legislation and practice guidance, is essential. The role also involves participation in a busy duty system on a rota basis, managing referrals and providing information and advice at the point of contact.

Working Arrangements

• The role is based in Bolton, with work undertaken in individuals’ homes and other community settings.
• Hybrid working is in place, with an expectation of 3 days per week in the office.
• During the initial induction period, you will be primarily office‑based.
• Flexible working hours between 8:00am and 7:00pm, with a standard working day of approximately 7 hours.

This is a supportive and experienced team with a strong commitment to professional development and achieving positive outcomes for Bolton residents.

What will your responsibilities be?

In this role, you will:

Managing an active caseload.
Undertaking safeguarding investigations.
Continuing health care assessments and attendance at multi-agency meetings.
Multi-disciplinary working.

Qualifications & Experience:

To be successful in this role you must have:

• Professional Qualification: A recognised professional qualification in social work, such as an MA, BA, BSc in Social Work, Diploma in Social Work, or CQSW (Certificate of Qualification in Social Work).
• Registration: Must be registered with Social Work England, the regulatory body for social workers in England.
• Experience: 2+ years post qualified experience as an adult social worker in a statutory setting.
• Knowledge of Legislation: Thorough understanding of relevant legislation, such as the Care Act 2014 and the Mental Capacity Act 2005.
• Skills: Strong assessment and analysis skills, as well as the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Driving Licence: A full UK driving licence and access to a car are often required for client visits.

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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