Social Worker - Community Wellbeing Team

Liquid Personnel is seeking an Adult Social Worker to join our client's Community Wellbeing team based in Stoke-on-Trent. As an Adult Social Worker within the Community Wellbeing Team, you will support adults aged 18+ with care and support needs arising from physical disabilities, mental health conditions, learning disabilities, or age-related challenges. The role focuses on early intervention, person-centred planning, and strength-based approaches to promote independence and wellbeing in the community.

In this role, you will

• →Carry out Care Act 2014 assessments to identify eligible needs and support planning.
• →Apply strengths-based and person-centred approaches to identify individual goals and outcomes.
• →Coordinate and review support packages, ensuring they are proportionate, cost-effective, and meet statutory requirements.
• →Complete safeguarding enquiries under Section 42 where concerns arise.
• →Undertake Mental Capacity Act assessments and support Best Interest decision-making where appropriate.
• →Work closely with health professionals, care providers, families, and community organisations to develop holistic support plans.
• →Promote reablement, prevention, and independence, making use of local resources and technology-enabled care.
• →Maintain accurate and timely case records using council systems such as Liquidlogic.

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: Substantial experience working with vulnerable adults, including those with complex needs.
• Legislation Knowledge: Strong understanding of the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, 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.

•  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.

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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