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Qualified Social Worker – Adult Social Care
| Posting date: | 28 October 2025 |
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| 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.
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.