Community Wellbeing Social Worker - Adults

A leading local authority in Herefordshire is seeking experienced and passionate Community Wellbeing Social Workers to join their Adult Social Care team. This is a fantastic opportunity for qualified professionals looking to make a meaningful impact while enjoying excellent benefits and career development opportunities.

The Role

The successful candidate will join a supportive and forward-thinking Community Wellbeing Directorate, working across a diverse caseload that includes:

• Adults with physical disabilities
• Older adults
• Individuals with learning disabilities and mental health needs

Key responsibilities include:

• Conducting Care Act assessments and support planning using a strengths-based approach
• Working on CHC and Section 117 cases
• Leading Section 42 safeguarding enquiries
• Completing Mental Capacity Assessments and Community DoLS

This role offers regular supervision and the chance to explore specialist practice areas.

Candidate Requirements

Applicants must:

• Be registered with Social Work England
• Hold a recognised qualification in Social Work (Degree, Diploma, C.S.S., or C.Q.S.W.)
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of current adult social care legislation and guidance
• Have experience in person-centred, outcome-focused assessment and care planning
• Be capable of undertaking safeguarding enquiries
• Ideally hold or be willing to work towards qualifications such as Practice Educator, Best Interest Assessor, or AMHP

What's on Offer

• 💷 Competitive salary + £3,000 welcome payment (eligibility applies)
• 🏖️ 31 days' annual leave (plus bank holidays) with the option to purchase up to 10 additional days
• 🏡 Flexible working arrangements including hybrid, part-time, and job-share options
• 📚 Funded post-qualifying training and clear career progression pathways
• 🧠 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• 🛍️ Access to a wide range of retail, leisure, and health discounts
• 🧾 Payment of professional registration fees and access to research and supervision

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply early or contact us for a confidential discussion about the role.

If you are interested in this role or wish to discuss other opportunities, permanent / locum, please contact Penny Cronje on 07563 570049 or email a CV to penny.cronje@csltd.org.uk

About Connect2SocialWork

Connect2SocialWork is wholly owned by Kent County Council. In addition to our links with KCC, we have managed services in place with Hampshire County Council, Luton Borough Council, Surrey County Council, Dudley Metropolitan Council and Dorset Council. We also provide available work with the majority of the local authorities

Connect2Socialwork is a trading style of Commercial Services Trading LTD - A company wholly owned by Kent County Council. Connect2Socialwork is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.