Adults Social Worker

Service Care Solutions; Leeds; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in Leeds is seeking a dedicated Locum Adults Social Worker to join their Learning Disability West Team. The role involves conducting assessments, safeguarding enquiries, and care planning to support adults with learning disabilities. Candidates should possess a Social Work England registration and demonstrate experience in adult safeguarding and risk management. This is a valuable opportunity for professionals wanting to make a difference in their community.

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified Social Worker with current registration.
• Proven experience in supporting adults with learning disabilities.
• Strong understanding of requirements under the Care Act 2014.

Responsibilities

• Undertake statutory assessments and reviews under the Care Act.
• Lead safeguarding adults enquiries.
• Manage a complex caseload effectively.

Skills

Experience with adults with learning disabilities

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Report writing skills

Understanding of adult safeguarding

Education

Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration

Job description

Job Description

Locum Adults Social Worker – Learning Disability (West Area Team)

Leeds City Council

Are you an experienced Social Worker looking for your next locum opportunity? Leeds City Council are seeking a dedicated and skilled professional to join their busy Learning Disability West Team on a locum basis. As part of the Learning Disability Teamyou will play a vital role in delivering person-centred support to adults with learning disabilities across the Leeds area. You will carry out assessments, reviews, safeguarding enquiries and care planning under the Care Act 2014 ensuring that service users receive appropriate support while maintaining independence and wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake statutory assessments, reviews and risk assessments under the Care Act 2014
• Lead and contribute to safeguarding adults enquiries
• Work in partnership with service users, families, health professionals and partner agencies
• Manage a complex caseload with a focus on risk, protection and empowerment
• Ensure legal and statutory requirements are met with clear accurate documentation

Requirements

• Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration
• Proven experience working with adults with learning disabilities
• Strong understanding of adult safeguarding, risk managementand Care Act duties
• Excellent communication, organisational and report writing skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary team

Apply today!