Adults Social Worker

Qualified Social Workers required within MASH, Physical Disabilities and Mental Health

5 Month Contract (Possible extension)

Rate £36-£38 Per hour (Umbrella Rate)

Hampshire have a backlog of assessments and require locums with skills in safeguarding, mental health and physical health as a priority to help reduce the backlog. We'd like to prioritise people who have Care Director (our case management system) if possible (not a deal breaker, just an ideal) .

Skills and Experience Required for HCC MASH/MH/PD Locum Social Workers

1. Statutory Assessment and Planning Expertise

• Demonstrated experience in undertaking Section 9 Care Act 2014 assessments, identifying eligible needs, and determining appropriate care and support provisions.
• Skilled in completing unplanned support plan reviews, ensuring responsive reassessment and timely adjustments to care packages in line with changes in need or risk.
• Proficient in risk assessment and safeguarding, applying legislative frameworks effectively across both mental health and physical disability cases.

2. Knowledge Across Client Groups

• Practical experience supporting adults with mental health needs, with working knowledge of the Care Programme Approach (CPA) and the interface between the Mental Health Act and the Care Act.
• Strong understanding of physical disability services, including long-term conditions, mobility and access needs, rehabilitation, and technology-enabled care solutions.
• Ability to manage complex, dual-diagnosis cases involving coexisting mental and physical health conditions, coordinating across agencies and specialisms.

3. Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) Involvement

• Proven experience working within or alongside a MASH, demonstrating high-level skills in screening, prioritising, and triaging safeguarding referrals.
• Familiarity with multi-agency working and thresholds for adult safeguarding, with a track record of making sound, evidence-based decisions in time-sensitive situations.

4. Strengths-Based and Person-Centred Practice

• Committed to a strengths-based approach, working collaboratively with individuals, families, and communities to build on existing capabilities and informal support networks.
• Experienced in developing support plans that promote maximum independence, reduce reliance on formal care services, and avoid restrictive or institutional responses wherever possible.
• Skilled in creative problem-solving to achieve cost-effective, least restrictive outcomes that enhance well-being and autonomy.

5. Collaborative Team Working

• Proven ability to work collaboratively with permanent team members, contributing positively to team dynamics, sharing knowledge, and maintaining consistency of service delivery.
• Willingness to support the wider team by offering flexibility and ensuring continuity for service users during times of high demand or staff absence.

6. Technical and Administrative Competence

• Experience using the Care Director care management system is desirable but not essential; support and guidance can be provided for those new to the system.
• Strong IT literacy and experience with digital case management tools for recording assessments, managing workflows, and maintaining high standards of documentation.
• Excellent written communication skills with attention to clarity, accuracy, and legal defensibility in reports and case notes.

7. Professional and Personal Attributes

• Ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced, high-pressure locum environment, managing a complex and often reactive caseload.
• Adaptable, organised, and outcome-focused, with strong prioritisation skills and a commitment to high professional standards.
• Registered with Social Work England, holding a recognised social work qualification and a valid enhanced DBS check.

Connect2Hampshire is a managed service agency owned by Hampshire County Council providing temporary, contract and interim opportunities into the Council. Our service is built on our values of ethical, trustworthy, and caring, and our profits are returned to our Local Authority shareholders.

Connect2Hampshire is a trading style of Hampshire & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Hampshire County Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Hampshire is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.