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Qualified Social Worker – Adult Social Care

Job details
Posting date: 28 October 2025
Salary: £23.75 to £30.44 per hour
Additional salary information: Pay Rate: PAYE: £23.75/hour Umbrella/Ltd: £30.44/hour
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 27 November 2025
Location: Knowsley, Prescot
Remote working: Hybrid - work remotely up to 3 days per week
Company: Neway International Ltd
Job type: Contract
Job reference: OR16103

Summary

Job Opportunity: Qualified Social Worker – Adult Social Care
Location: Halewood Centre, Halewood, Knowsley, Merseyside, L26 9UH Client: Knowsley Borough Council Contract Type: Temporary (Inside IR35) Duration: 12 weeks Start Date: 3 November 2025 Hours: 36 hours/week (Mon–Fri, 9:00–17:00) Pay Rate:

PAYE: £23.75/hour

Umbrella/Ltd: £30.44/hour Order Reference: OR16103

About the Role
Knowsley Borough Council is seeking a skilled and experienced Qualified Social Worker to join their Adult Social Care team on a short-term project. Based at the Halewood Centre, this hybrid role offers a dynamic opportunity to work with adults facing a range of physical, mental health, and social challenges.

Key Responsibilities
Manage a personal caseload with autonomy and efficiency

Be on duty twice weekly, supporting urgent and complex cases

Conduct assessments, safeguarding investigations, and Mental Capacity Act (MCA) evaluations

Develop support plans and commission appropriate services

Complete Continuing Healthcare (CHC) and Decision Support Tool (DST) assessments

Collaborate with partner agencies including Rapid Response, Reablement, housing, health, and substance misuse services

Promote independence through short-term interventions

✅ What You’ll Need
Recent experience in adult social work (essential)

SWE registration and a clean DBS

Strong time management and caseload handling skills

Car user with access to a vehicle (essential)

Ability to identify and escalate risk appropriately

Experience working with adults with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, and mental health needs

Working Arrangements
Full-time hours: 36/week

Hybrid working: Minimum 2 days/week required on-site at Halewood Centre

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a fast-paced, supportive team environment. Apply now to be considered for this rewarding role.