Adult Social Worker - Haringey @ £32ph

Adult Social Worker Locum - First Response Team (Haringey) Rate: £32 per hour Contract: Locum - 3‑month rolling contract Working Pattern: Full‑time, 36 hours per week Hybrid Working: 3 days remote / 2 days office‑based Location: 48 Station Road, London, N22 6UX Organisation: London Borough of Haringey Recruiter: Caritas Recruitment Posts Available: 2 x Qualified Social Workers Caritas Recruitment is recruiting two Qualified Adult Social Workers to join Haringey Council's First Response Team on a locum basis. This role sits within a strengths‑based model of practice, supporting residents at the point of first contact to improve their independence, wellbeing and outcomes through timely assessment, intervention and partnership working. The Role You will hold a caseload within the First Response Team, working with adults, carers and families to deliver strengths‑based assessments, reviews and short‑term interventions. The role focuses on enabling people to maximise independence, access community‑based support and make informed decisions about their care. You will work closely with multi‑disciplinary partners, including health, housing, social care and the ICB, to coordinate appropriate support and achieve the best possible outcomes. Key Responsibilities Work within a strengths‑based practice model, holding a caseload to support residents to improve independence and wellbeing Undertake strengths‑based assessments, reviews and support planning, enabling residents to build resilience and improve quality of life Provide information, advice and practical support to residents and carers, including: Assistive technology, aids and adaptations Benefit maximisation Haringey Connected Communities Employment and volunteering opportunities Assess and coordinate short‑term care and respite support to reduce carer breakdown Work collaboratively with adults, carers, families and communities to: Support informed decision‑making Enable individuals to clarify and express their needs Contribute meaningfully to support planning Liaise with the Multi‑Disciplinary Team, ICB colleagues, housing and wider social care partners to gather information relevant to assessments and plans Ensure accurate and timely electronic case recording, including preparation of panel documentation and other required reports Work collaboratively within MDT forums to ensure clients' voices are central to assessment and decision‑making Participate in Making Safeguarding Personal, contributing to risk assessments and protection planning Work in line with the National Framework for Continuing Health Care, ensuring individuals are informed about appropriate pathways Undertake special projects, visits and group work linked to statutory duties Act in accordance with council and departmental policies, including equal opportunities Undertake relevant training as required What We're Looking For Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration Experience working within Adult Social Care, ideally within front‑door or first response services Strong understanding of strengths‑based practice, safeguarding and risk management Ability to work collaboratively within multi‑disciplinary environments Confident managing assessments, short‑term interventions and complex decision‑making Strong communication, assessment and recording skills Why Work with Natalie at Caritas Recruitment? I specialise in Adult Social Work recruitment and work in genuine partnership with the people I represent. I believe recruitment should be transparent and straightforward - with honest conversations, clear information on roles and rates, and no pressure to take something that isn't right for you. My focus is always on supporting the right move for you. If you value clarity, professionalism and open communication, we're likely to work well together. For more information on this role or for a discussion about opportunities across England and Wales please contact Natalie at Caritas Recruitment - n.duckett @ (url removed) / (phone number removed) Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy