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Adult Social Worker

SW Locums
Surrey Docks · posted 7 August 2026
Salary
£38.69 an hour
Job type
full time
Location
Surrey Docks, Greater London
Category
Social Care
Adult Social Worker – Mental Health & Learning Disabilities Surrey County Council | £38.69 per Hour | Full-Time Locum | ASAP Start Looking for your next rewarding locum opportunity in Adult Social Care? SW Locums is recruiting an experienced Adult Social Worker with a strong background in Mental Health and/or Learning Disabilities to join Surrey County Council. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a forward-thinking service dedicated to delivering person-centred support and improving outcomes for adults with complex needs. The Opportunity * £38.69 per hour (Umbrella) * Full-time locum role * Monday to Friday * ASAP start * Surrey County Council Key Responsibilities * Manage a caseload of adults with Mental Health and Learning Disability needs. * Complete Care Act assessments, reviews and person-centred support plans. * Undertake Mental Capacity Assessments and contribute to safeguarding enquiries where required. * Work collaboratively with health professionals, community teams and partner agencies to achieve the best outcomes for individuals. * Support adults to maximise their independence while promoting choice, dignity and wellbeing. * Maintain accurate case records and ensure all work complies with relevant legislation and statutory guidance. What We're Looking For * Qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration. * Strong Adult Social Work experience. * Proven experience working within Mental Health and/or Learning Disability services. * Excellent knowledge of the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Adult Safeguarding. * Confident managing complex cases and working within a multidisciplinary environment. Why This Role? This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established Adult Social Care service where you'll work alongside experienced professionals in a collaborative environment. You'll have the chance to make a meaningful difference to adults with complex needs while gaining valuable experience within one of the UK's leading local authorities. Why Choose SW Locums? SW Locums is a specialist social work recruitment agency committed to helping social workers find roles that suit their experience, career aspirations and preferred way of working. Our dedicated consultants provide honest advice, fast compliance, competitive rates, reliable weekly payroll and ongoing support throughout every assignment. We focus on building long-term relationships, ensuring every locum has access to quality opportunities across the UK. If you're an experienced Adult Social Worker with Mental Health or Learning Disabilities experience and are available to start immediately, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and take the next step in your locum career with SW Locums
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