*Adult Social Worker LD Team #134434

Adults, Older People, Physical Disabilities, Qualified Social Worker, Skills
Swindon, London
August 3, 2026
£32 - £32 / hour
Interim / temporary

Job Description

Please be aware this is a Long Term Temporary post to start ASAP.

The following is essential criteria:

– Degree in Social Work

– SWE Registration

– Right to work within the UK

Assessment and Signposting 1. Understanding of the context of the provision of statutory social care for children and families, adults and older people and awareness of relevant legislation underpinning care and support – for instance the Children Act 1989 or the Care Act 2014. 1 2. To provide strengths based assessments, signposting and assistance in a way that is consistent with customer service standards and which promotes independence. 3. Have awareness and understanding of safeguarding issues and local authority statutory duties pertaining to them with appropriate and timely support and interventions showing an understanding of capacity assessment, risk enablement, working with an understanding of unwise decision making and Making Safeguarding Personal. 4. To ensure customers get the right help at the right time, addressing their needs for choice, early intervention, prevention, information and advice, helping them take advantage of opportunities and make decisions regarding their support. This will include devising appropriate well-being and support plans. The use and understanding of Advocacy will be key to this role. 5. To proactively promote activities and services that improves health and wellbeing and helps people to continue to live independently through access to a range of resources and universal services that do not require a social care assessment.
Please be aware this is a Long Term Temporary post to start ASAP.

You must have:

  • A professional qualification in social work

  • Social Work England registration.

  • Post qualified experience.

  • Enhanced DBS/Update service.

  • References required for the last 5 years of employment.

Benefits of working with Semester.co.uk:

  • Free on-going training opportunities upon registering as part of our commitment to you.

  • Competitive Rates of pay

  • In house payroll, providing weekly payments and support

  • Enhanced DBS completed.

  • Support and expert advice from an approachable, dedicated and friendly team

  • An assigned dedicated & experienced consultant

  • Various employment opportunities in your preferred geographical area

If you would like to find out more information about this role, or the other opportunities Semester.co.uk have available feel free to click the ‘Apply’ button**

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