via reed · 3 June 2026 ·3 days ago

Social Worker - Commissioning Review Team

Connect2Hackney
London Contract GBP 62,400 – 62,400
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Adults Social Worker - Commissioning Reviews £32.00 per hour (Umbrella)

Locum | Hybrid Working

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Hackney Council is looking for experienced Commissioning Reviews Social Workers to join the Adults Commissioning Reviews Team on a locum basis.

This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in ensuring that commissioned services are delivering high-quality, cost-effective care while improving outcomes for adults across the borough.

The Role

You will undertake person-centred reviews of adults receiving commissioned care, ensuring services continue to meet assessed needs, promote independence and provide value for money.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Carrying out strengths-based reviews in line with the Care Act

  • Ensuring placements are meeting quality, safeguarding and cost-effectiveness standards

  • Reviewing and updating outcome-focused support plans

  • Working closely with providers, internal stakeholders and partner agencies

  • Supporting service development and identifying gaps in provision

  • Contributing to commissioning activity, service improvement and market development

  • Managing complex cases and supporting transitions where needs change

  • All reviews must be completed face to face ? onsite visits are mandatory however team operates on a remote-working basis, with flexibility in day-to-day working - Monthly team meetings are held face to face

Requirements
  • Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration

  • Minimum 2 years? experience within a Commissioning Reviews Team

  • Strong knowledge of the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act and Safeguarding

  • Experience undertaking reviews and reassessments within adult services

  • Ability to analyse service provision, improve outcomes and ensure cost efficiency

  • Experience working collaboratively across multi-agency settings

  • Supervisory experience (supporting Reviewing Officers)

  • Experience managing budgets and driving efficiencies

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To apply or find out more, please contact:

Jordan Peat - QSW & NQSW Talent Partner -

Commercial Services Trading Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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