Social Worker – Assessment & Safeguarding Team

Job Description

Job Title: Social Worker – Assessment & Safeguarding Team
Specialism: Adult Social Care
Location: Haringey, London, UK
Salary: £32.00 Per Hour
Type: Temporary / Full Time

We are seeking an experienced Social Worker to join the Assessment & Safeguarding Team in Haringey. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled practitioner with post-qualification experience in Adult Social Care, strengths-based practice, safeguarding, and multi-agency working.

Working within a supportive and collaborative environment, you will manage a varied caseload while supporting adults to maximize their independence, improve their wellbeing, and achieve positive outcomes. You will work closely with residents, healthcare professionals, housing services, and community partners to deliver person-centered support and effective care planning.

Perks and Benefits

Hybrid Working: Enjoy a flexible working arrangement with three days working remotely and two days in the office.

Supportive Team Environment: Work within a collaborative service that values partnership working and professional development.

Varied Caseload: Gain exposure to a broad range of adult social care assessments, safeguarding work, and support planning activities.

Multi-Disciplinary Working: Work alongside health, housing, and social care professionals to deliver coordinated support.

Professional Development: Enhance your knowledge and skills through ongoing learning opportunities and practical experience.

What You Will Do

Strengths-Based Practice: Undertake strengths-based assessments, reviews, and support planning to promote independence, wellbeing, and resilience.

Case Management: Hold and manage a caseload, supporting adults and careers through effective assessment and intervention.

Information and Advice: Provide guidance on available services, community resources, assistive technology, aids and adaptations, benefits, employment, and volunteering opportunities.

Care Coordination: Assess and coordinate short-term care arrangements, including respite support where appropriate.

Safeguarding: Contribute to safeguarding enquiries, risk assessments, and protection planning while supporting Making Safeguarding Personal principles.

Multi-Agency Collaboration: Work closely with multi-disciplinary teams, health partners, housing services, and community organizations to achieve positive outcomes.

Record Keeping: Maintain accurate and timely electronic case records and prepare documentation required for panels and decision-making processes.

Continuing Healthcare: Support individuals through Continuing Healthcare pathways and ensure they are informed about appropriate service provision.

What You Will Bring

Social Work England registration.

A minimum of two years’ post-qualification experience within Adult Social Care.

Experience undertaking assessments, reviews, support planning, and safeguarding work.

Strong knowledge of strengths-based practice and person-centered approaches.

Excellent communication, organizational, and case management skills.

The ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary environment and build positive working relationships with residents, careers, and partner agencies.

Why Haringey

Haringey offers a diverse and rewarding environment for social work professionals. With a strong commitment to supporting residents and promoting independence, the borough provides an opportunity to make a meaningful difference while working within a progressive and supportive Adult Social Care service.

Working with Ardent Social

At Ardent Social, we are passionate about connecting experienced social work professionals with high-quality opportunities across the UK. We pride ourselves on providing a transparent, supportive, and professional recruitment experience tailored to your career goals and aspirations.

Apply now to join the Assessment & Safeguarding Team in Haringey and take the next exciting step in your social work career with Ardent Social.