Qualified Social Worker – Adult Social Care in Knowsley inKnowsley PUBLISHED TUE 28 OCT 2025 Jump to job information section

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: OR161Apply for this job 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: OR161About 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.