Adults Social Worker

Service Care Solutions; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority is seeking a qualified Social Worker to join their Learning Disability West Team on a locum basis. You will conduct assessments, manage caseloads, and lead safeguarding enquiries. The ideal candidate has proven experience with adults with learning disabilities, strong communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced team environment. Apply today for this vital role in supporting adults in need.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working with adults with learning disabilities.
• Strong understanding of adult safeguarding and risk management.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Undertake statutory assessments, reviews, and risk assessments under the Care Act 2014.
• Lead and contribute to safeguarding adults enquiries.
• Manage a complex caseload focusing on risk and protection.

Skills

Experience working with adults with learning disabilities

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

Report writing skills

Education

Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration

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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!