Adult Disabilities Social Worker - Court Reports & Care

Adecco; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Adecco in Wolverhampton is seeking an experienced Adult Disabilities Social Worker to join our team on a long-term contract. You will assess needs, develop care plans and work with diverse professionals to support adults with disabilities.

The role involves transition work, court-related reports, safeguarding duties, and delivering person-centred interventions within statutory timescales. A Social Work England registration and a UK driving licence are essential.

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker status and Social Work England registration.
• Significant experience working with adults with disabilities.
• Knowledge of Care Act, Mental Capacity Act and Mental Health Act.
• Experience with transition work and supporting young people into adult services.
• Ability to undertake complex court-related work and produce reports.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess needs, plan care and safeguard adults with disabilities.
• Undertake transition work including preparing 16–18 year olds for adulthood.
• Manage complex and forensic casework and prepare court reports.
• Produce Home Office reports when required.
• Work with health professionals, families and partner agencies.
• Deliver person-centred interventions within statutory timescales.

Skills

Social work registration

Communication skills

Caseload management

Time management

Education

Social Work degree

Job description

Adecco in Wolverhampton is seeking an experienced Adult Disabilities Social Worker to join our team on a long-term contract. You will assess needs, develop care plans and work with diverse professionals to support adults with disabilities.

The role involves transition work, court-related reports, safeguarding duties, and delivering person-centred interventions within statutory timescales. A Social Work England registration and a UK driving licence are essential.