We are looking for a Social Worker to join an Adult Social Care Front Door team in North London.

This role requires a Social Work Qualification with a minimum of 3 years post qualified experience.

About the team

• Act as the first point of contact for all new adult social care enquiries, triaging referrals and making timely, proportionate decisions about the right response.


• Complete Care Act 2014 assessments of care and support needs, determining eligibility and putting the person at the heart of the assessment alongside their family, friends and community networks.


• Identify the presenting problem early to offer focused, short-term intervention, supporting adults to regain independence or reduce their reliance on other people and services.


• Undertake mental capacity assessments under the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and manage risk and complex decision-making where professional input is required.


• Manage safeguarding concerns under Section 42 of the Care Act 2014, applying Making Safeguarding Personal throughout.


• A role suited to a social worker confident in the Care Act and Mental Capacity Act, working at pace, and delivering strengths-based, person-centred practice.

About you

A degree within Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) with a minimum of three years experience is essential in order to be considered for this role.

Experience within a front door, duty or fast-paced adults setting is desirable.

What's on offer?

• £32.00 per hour Umbrella (PAYE payment options available also)


• An opportunity to work within a busy Adult Social Care Front Door team.


• Located in a desirable area of North London, easily commutable via London Transport links.


• A varied role combining triage, Care Act assessment and short-term intervention.


• Valuable experience of fast-paced duty work, strengths-based practice and multi-agency coordination.


• A stable contract due to the ongoing demand of the service.


• A chance to further enhance your CV and skillset within adults social work.

For more information, please get in contact

Marcus Burns - Business Manager

mburns@charecruitment.com