Adult Social Worker

Are you a qualified Social Worker, passionate about safeguarding adults, promoting independence, well-being, and person-centred care?

Job Title: Qualified Adult Social Worker

Location: Edinburgh (Multiple sites / Hybrid)

Contract Duration: Minimum 3 Months (Strong possibility of extension)

Pay Rate: Competitive Hourly Rate (Weekly Payroll)

Work Model: Flexible / Locum

Randstad Social Care is seeking an experienced Adult Social Worker to join a dedicated, supportive team in Edinburgh. This position offers an exciting opportunity to deliver impactful interventions, conduct statutory assessments, and support adults and carers while enjoying flexible working patterns and comprehensive travel and accommodation support.

Whether you are based in Edinburgh or looking to relocate for a contract role, this post offers fantastic flexibility and rewarding statutory social work practice.

• Adult Support & Protection (ASP): Conduct robust risk assessments, statutory enquiries, and safeguarding reviews under the Adult Support and Protection framework to ensure individual safety and well-being.
• Caseload Management: Oversee a varied adult caseload across community and care settings, ensuring effective, person-centred interventions.
• Assessments & Care Planning: Conduct comprehensive assessments and reviews (including Adults with Incapacity / AWI where applicable) to promote independence, developing tailored care plans in partnership with service users and families.
• Multi-Agency Collaboration: Partner closely with NHS health professionals, housing, hospital discharge teams, and voluntary services to coordinate holistic support.
• Statutory Compliance & Record Keeping: Prepare, maintain, and present high-quality, accurate reports and case records in line with local authority guidelines and statutory requirements.

• Professional Registration: Active registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) (or registered with Social Work England with eligibility to switch).
• Vetting: Valid membership in the PVG (Protecting Vulnerable Groups) scheme for working with protected adults.
• Qualifications: Recognized Degree or Diploma in Social Work (BA Hons, DipSW, MSc).
• Experience: Proven post-qualifying experience in statutory Adult Social Work in Scotland or the wider UK.

• Travel & Accommodation Support: Full assistance with sourcing and funding accommodation and travel arrangements if relocating or traveling for the contract.
• Competitive Pay: Outstanding hourly rate with hassle-free weekly payroll.
• Flexible Working: Weekday and weekend flexibility tailored to suit your schedule.
• Free Continuous Training: Complimentary courses to support your CPD (Continuous Professional Development) and maintain your SSSC registration.
• Dedicated Recruitment Consultant: A single point of contact at Randstad to support you throughout your assignment.
• £300 Referral Scheme: Earn £300 in vouchers for every qualified colleague you refer to us (T&Cs apply).
• Contributory Pension Scheme.

If you are an enthusiastic, dedicated Social Worker ready to make a real difference in adult social care, we want to hear from you!

• Apply Directly: Click APPLY to submit your CV.
• Contact Consultant: Reach out directly to Robbie Finlay on [phone removed] or email for a confidential chat about the role.

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Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.

Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffing.

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