Adult Social Worker - Learning Disabilities Team - Manchester - Sanctuary Personal

Sanctuary Personnel Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social care recruitment agency is seeking an Adult Social Worker to join a Learning Disabilities Team in Manchester. The role offers £30 per hour and focuses on supporting adults with learning disabilities. Candidates must have a Social Work degree and current registration, with experience in adult services being preferred. This position provides a supportive environment for professional growth within a local authority.

Benefits

Tailored consultant support

Opportunities for permanent roles

Exclusive access to job openings

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker with an appropriate degree or diploma.
• Current Social Work England registration.
• Previous experience within adult services, preferably with learning disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Support adults with learning disabilities in safeguarding and care planning.
• Collaborate with multi-agency partners for positive outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with all required checks.

Skills

Qualified Social Worker

Experience in adult services

Knowledge of learning disabilities

Willingness to complete compliance checks

Education

Degree or diploma in Social Work

Job description

Adult Social Worker – Learning Disabilities Team

Adult Social Worker – Learning Disabilities Team, Manchester | £30 per hour

Sanctuary Personnel, a leading and highly rated social care recruitment agency, is looking for Adult Social Workers to join the Learning Disabilities Team in Manchester. Don’t just take our word for it—check us out on TrustPilot and hear from social work professionals already working with us.

With pay rates of £30 per hour, this is an excellent opportunity for practitioners considering their next locum placement in a supportive, challenging, and rewarding environment.

Haven’t worked as a locum before? No problem—you’ll be fully supported by Sanctuary, and here’s why:

Exclusive access – Adult Social Worker opportunities not available through other agencies.

Stability – Strong client partnerships often lead to contract extensions to minimise breaks between roles.

Permanent career options – If you’d prefer a permanent role during your placement, our permanent recruitment team can help.

Tailored consultant support – Regular check-ins with a consultant who understands adult social care practice.

Candidate requirements:

Qualified Social Worker with a degree, diploma, or equivalent.

Current Social Work England registration.

Previous experience within adult services in the UK, preferably with learning disabilities.

Willingness to complete compliance checks (with full support provided).

Why take a locum role in Manchester’s Learning Disabilities Team?

Working in the Learning Disabilities Team gives you the chance to make a direct impact on individuals’ lives while being part of a supportive, forward-thinking local authority, with the professional backing of Sanctuary Personnel.

Diverse service areas – Supporting adults with learning disabilities across safeguarding, care planning, and community integration.

Collaborative environment – Work closely with multi-agency partners to deliver positive outcomes.

Professional growth – Gain valuable experience in a progressive authority committed to improving adult social care.

With Sanctuary managing your contracts, compliance, and professional development, you can focus on what matters most—supporting adults with learning disabilities and their families.

Apply today If you’re an Adult Social Worker ready for your next locum role in Manchester, we’d love to hear from you.

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