Social Worker - Adult Services

Adult Social Worker / ASYE Social Worker

Location: Hackney, London
Contract Type: Temp, Locum,
Hours: 36 hours per week
Pay: £28 per hour 

About the Role

Our client in Hackney is seeking dedicated and motivated Social Workers and ASYE (Assessed and Supported Year in Employment) Social Workers to join their Adult Services team. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of adults, carers, and families within the local community. You will provide a high-quality, strengths-based social work service, conducting timely assessments, care planning, and safeguarding in line with statutory requirements and the wellbeing principles of the Care Act 2014.

Under the guidance and supervision of experienced practitioners (for ASYEs), you will support adults to live as independently as possible, promoting personalised, outcome-focused support plans that empower service users to make informed decisions about their care and wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct strengths-based assessments and develop personalised, outcomes-focused support plans.
• Promote independence, choice, and control for adults and carers through early intervention and preventative support.
• Work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary professionals to deliver integrated health and social care services.
• Identify safeguarding concerns and lead or contribute to adult safeguarding enquiries, ensuring timely and proportionate interventions.
• Undertake Mental Capacity Act (MCA) and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) assessments, applying Making Safeguarding Personal principles.
• Maintain accurate, high-quality case records and reports in line with professional standards and statutory guidance.
• Support service users to access appropriate advocacy services, community resources, and universal services to enhance wellbeing.
• Engage in regular supervision and professional development, reflecting on practice to continuously improve outcomes for service users.

About You

You are a passionate, resilient, and person-centred practitioner who wants to make a tangible impact in adult social care. You will bring excellent communication skills, sound judgement, and the ability to work collaboratively in a multi-agency environment.

You will also have:

• A recognised Social Work qualification (Degree in Social Work, DipSW, or CQSW).
• Social Work England registration (or pending for newly qualified social workers).
• A clear understanding of the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, and Making Safeguarding Personal principles.
• Experience (or placement-based understanding for ASYEs) of working with adults, older people, and those with long-term conditions, mental health needs, or disabilities.
• A commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion in practice.
• Strong organisational, assessment, and report-writing skills.
• IT literacy, including the ability to use case management systems.
• An Enhanced DBS clearance.

Apply Now

If you’re ready to build a meaningful career in adult social care and be part of a team that puts people first, we would love to hear from you.

To apply: Submit your CV and a short supporting statement outlining your experience and motivation for applying.