Specialists in adults’ services recruitment

The Role of Social Workers in Adults’ Services

Working in adults’ services, social workers engage with society’s most vulnerable adults, supporting them as they gain independence and take control of their lives. On the frontline, social workers focus on enhancing wellbeing and quality of life, providing support and guidance tailored to their individual needs.

Diverse, rewarding social work jobs in adults’ services

Adults’ social workers are responsible for assessing the needs of the adults they support, developing care plans, and coordinating support services. This includes conducting home visits, working with healthcare providers, ensuring access to necessary resources, and advocating for the rights and well-being of their clients.

Collaboration is key

Social workers regularly work with healthcare providers, mental health professionals, housing authorities, and community organisations to make sure their clients have access to comprehensive care. This can often involve attending multi-disciplinary meetings, sharing information, and coordinating services.

Qualified adults’ social workers

To become a frontline social worker in adults’ services, you need social work qualification and registration with Social Work England.

“We’re committed to our regulation being rooted in the values and principles that underpin the social work profession.”

Source: Social Work England

Pertemps Social Care consultants look for strong communication and interpersonal skills, as well as empathy, compassion, and a candidate’s ability to manage stress and perform well under pressure. Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities are also essential, as is a thorough understanding of child protection laws and policies.

Find your next adult social work job

As a market-leading social work recruitment agency, Pertemps Social Care offers a broad range of social work positions in adults’ services.

From hospital discharge, mental health, adult safeguarding, to services for older people, we also provide specialist assessment and independent social worker roles, which enable skilled practitioners the option to work with even more flexibility.

Build your career with Pertemps Social Care

Whether you’re interested in supporting individuals with physical or learning disabilities, safeguarding, hospital discharge, developing your practice or management skills, our consultants will tailor your job search and find you the ideal role, wherever you are on your career path.