Locum Social Worker – Adult Safeguarding Triage & Urgent Response

Location: Midsomer Norton, Bath & North East Somerset
Pay Rate: £35 per hour Umbrella
Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract: Initial 2-month contract
Working Pattern: Hybrid working, subject to negotiation

Make a difference when it matters most

Hoop Social Work is recruiting an experienced Locum Social Worker to join Bath & North East Somerset Council’s Adult Social Care Safeguarding Triage and Urgent Response Team, based in Midsomer Norton.

This is a great opportunity to join a friendly, supportive team focused on protecting adults at risk, promoting independence and ensuring people have a voice in decisions affecting their lives.

The team manages safeguarding referrals across the Council, alongside requests for urgent care and support. You’ll play a key role in gathering information, assessing concerns and making recommendations to determine whether a Section 42 safeguarding enquiry is required.

The Role

You’ll deliver high-quality, strengths-based social work, helping adults and carers identify their preferred outcomes while reducing ongoing risks and promoting wellbeing.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Responding to safeguarding concerns and establishing the adult’s views and desired outcomes.

• Gathering relevant information to inform safeguarding decisions and recommendations.

• Completing assessments and making recommendations on safeguarding referrals.

• Undertaking strengths-based Care Act assessments with adults and carers where required.

• Participating in a weekly duty rota in the office, responding to calls from the public and professionals.

• Managing an allocated caseload and ensuring timely progression of cases.

• Maintaining accurate case records, safeguarding documentation and reports.

• Working collaboratively with health professionals, families, housing and multi-agency partners.

• Promoting early intervention, prevention and access to community-based support.

About You

We’re looking for a confident, experienced Social Worker who can manage competing priorities and make sound professional decisions in a fast-paced safeguarding environment.

To apply for this role, you will need:

• A minimum of 6 months’ experience working in the UK as a registered Social Worker.

• A recognised Social Work qualification.

• Current registration with Social Work England or Social Care Wales.

• An Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service, or be happy to apply for one.

• Three years of referencing history.

• A driving licence and access to a car.

Why register with Hoop Social Work?

At Hoop Social Work, we pride ourselves on building genuine relationships with our candidates and making sure you feel supported throughout your locum journey.

• 20+ years’ experience in the social work recruitment market.

• A specialist recruitment agency based in Cardiff, covering South and West Wales and South West England.

• Exclusive roles and early access to new opportunities.

• PAYE or Umbrella payroll options to suit your preference.

• Twice-weekly payroll.

• A dedicated consultant as your main point of contact, with wider team support when needed.

• Established relationships with Local Authorities across South and West Wales and clients throughout South West England.

• £200 referral reward for every successful friend or colleague you refer.

• Wellbeing sessions and thoughtful extras, including birthday gifts.

• DBS and compliance support to help keep the process as smooth and straightforward as possible.

Interested?

If you’re an experienced Adult Social Worker looking for your next locum opportunity, we’d love to hear from you.

Contact Sarah Leigh at Hoop Social Work on 02922 400519 for an informal, confidential chat.

Please note: Due to the nature of this role, applicants must hold a recognised Social Work qualification and current registration with Social Work England or Social Care Wales. Visa sponsorship is not available, so please only apply if you meet these requirements.