Social Worker - Locality Team

Our client based in Devon is looking for an experienced and high skilled Adult Social Worker to support out locality teams in West Devon. This role requires a confident practitioner with strong legal literacy, proven leadership capability, and the ability to support both operational and supervisory functions within a busy adult social care environment.

What will your responsibilities be? 

• Statutory assessments such as Care Act assessments, MCA assessments, Best Interest decisions, and Community DoLS work. 
• Care and support planning that is strengths‑based, personalised, and focused on delaying or preventing escalating needs.
• Safeguarding adults, including identifying and investigating concerns and coordinating protective actions with partner agencies.
• Managing a varied caseload, supporting adults with physical disabilities, learning disabilities, mental health needs, and older adults with complex conditions.
• Multi‑disciplinary working with health services, community organisations, and care providers to deliver integrated, holistic support. 

Qualifications and Experience:  

To be successful in this role you must have;  

• Professional Qualification: MA, BA, BSc in Social Work, Diploma in Social Work, or CQSW.
• Registration: Must be registered with Social Work England.
• Experience: At least 5 years post-qualified experience and ASYE
• Legislation Knowledge: Strong understanding of the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, Best Interest Decisions, CDoLS, and safeguarding procedures.
• Skills: Excellent assessment, analysis, and communication skills. Ability to work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary setting.
• Driving Licence: Full UK driving licence and access to a car is often required for community 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.  

Important Information:
Please note: We are unable to support or accept applications from individuals currently residing in countries listed on the Red or Amber list under the Code of Practice for the International Recruitment of Health and Social Care Personnel in England, based on the WHO Workforce Support and Safeguard List.

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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