Job Description:

Qualified Social Worker – Adult Services – Hertfordshire | £30–£32 per hour
Contract: Locum / Temporary
Start: ASAP

Are you an experienced Qualified Adult Social Worker seeking a locum opportunity in Hertfordshire?

3D Recruit is recruiting for a Qualified Social Worker to work within local authority Adult Services, supporting adults with a range of care and support needs. This temporary role offers £32 per hour and an ASAP start.

The Role

You will deliver person-centred adult social care assessments and support planning, helping adults make informed choices and maintain independence. Working with individuals, carers and partner organisations, you will balance needs, strengths and risks when recommending support.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Undertaking Care Act assessments, reviews and reassessments

• Identifying eligible care and support needs through strengths-based conversations

• Developing and reviewing support plans with adults and their carers

• Managing complex cases and responding to changing needs and risks

• Completing Mental Capacity Assessments and contributing to best interests decisions

• Identifying safeguarding concerns and supporting appropriate enquiries

• Liaising with health services, care providers and community organisations

• Keeping clear, accurate and timely case records and professional reports

• Ensuring practice meets statutory duties and local authority requirements

What We're Looking For

• Social Work degree or equivalent qualification

• Current Social Work England (SWE) registration

• Minimum 2 years' post-qualifying experience

• Strong knowledge of UK adult social care legislation and practice

• Experience managing complex adult social care cases

• Right to work in the UK

Why Work with 3D Recruit?

At 3D Recruit, we don't just place you in a role - we support you throughout your locum journey.

• Competitive pay rates with holiday pay and pension

• Exclusive vacancies with local authorities

• Flexible locum, temporary and permanent opportunities

• Dedicated one-to-one support from your personal consultant

• Access to free CPD training to support your professional development and SWE registration

• Referral bonus of up to £250 for every successful referral (T&Cs apply)

Interested?

If you're an experienced Adult Social Worker and this opportunity sounds like the right fit, apply now with your CV and a member of the 3D Recruit team will be in touch.

Start date: ASAP

At 3D Recruit, candidate safety and compliance are paramount. All candidates undergo a thorough vetting process, including DBS checks where required, face-to-face registration, verification of original documentation and comprehensive reference checks before being represented to our clients.