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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