Adult Social Worker

Are you looking for a role that’s professionally rewarding and personally enriching—set in one of the most beautiful locations in the UK? The Council of the Isles of Scilly is looking for an experienced and passionate Adult Social Worker to join our dedicated Adult Social Care team.

This is a unique opportunity to work within a close-knit island community, delivering high-quality, personalised care to some of our most vulnerable residents. You’ll play a vital role in promoting wellbeing, safeguarding adults from harm, and ensuring smooth care pathways that make a real difference in people’s lives.

What you’ll be doing?

Leading complex casework with adults who have a variety of needs, including dementia, autism, and long-term conditions.

• Conducting timely care, financial, and mental health assessments that comply with current legislation and best practice.
• Working closely with Park House, our care home, and the wide Adult Social Care team.
• Promoting personalisation in care planning to deliver tailored, meaningful outcomes.
• Acting as a critical part of a multi-disciplinary team and contributing to local forums, safeguarding partnerships, and strategy meetings.
• Providing advice, support, and leadership to colleagues to uphold high practice standards across Adult Social Care.a
• Championing the implementation of the Care Act and other key frameworks including the Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards.

What you’ll need

• A recognised qualification in Social Work and current HCPC (or equivalent) registration.
• Extensive experience in adult social care, including safeguarding and multi-agency work.
• Strong knowledge of relevant legislation, policy, and practice, particularly the Care Act, MCA, and DoLS.
• Confidence in critical reflection, risk assessment, and decision-making in complex cases.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage and work collaboratively with clients, carers, colleagues, and external partners.
• Competency in report writing, data management, and use of IT systems.
• Understanding of local health landscapes and the unique challenges of rural or island settings.

What You’ll Get in Return

• 27 days holiday (pro rata) plus bank holidays
• Access to 100s of retail discounts via our employee benefits platform
• Flexible working and flexitime options
• Defined benefit pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Ongoing training & development to support your career
• A generous relocation package for eligible candidates

This role is also eligible for standby hours and may involve lone working and inter-island travel.

If you’re an innovative, resilient, and empathetic social worker who thrives in close community settings and values person-centred practice, we’d love to hear from you.

For an informal discussion, please contact Sue Ross at Sue.Ross@Scilly.gov.uk 

Apply today and help shape a stronger, more resilient island community.