Experienced Social Worker

Worcestershire County Council; Worcester; On-site; GBP 39,152 - 41,771; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Regular supervision

Learning and development opportunities

Hybrid working model

Job summary

We Manage Jobs (WMJobs) is seeking a Social Worker for Learning Disability Services in Worcestershire. This permanent role involves working with adults with learning disabilities and their carers to complete assessments and develop support plans.

With a hybrid working model, you'll enjoy professional supervision and learning opportunities while shaping high-quality service delivery in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

The position offers an annual salary of £39,152 – £41,771, plus a £3,000 Market Forces supplement.

Qualifications

• Experience with adults with learning disabilities.
• Ability to complete Care Act assessments.
• Experience with mental capacity assessments.

Responsibilities

• Complete Care Act assessments for clients.
• Develop strengths-based support plans.
• Engage in multi-agency working for holistic support.

Skills

Decision-making

Safeguarding

Multi-agency working

Care Act assessments

Strengths-based support planning

Education

Social Work degree

Job description

Social Worker – Learning Disability Services (North & South Worcestershire)

Salary: £39,152 – £41,771 per annum (plus Market Forces £3,000*)

Hours per week: 3 permanent posts available – LD South: 1 post (37 hours) | LD North: 2 posts (37 hours & 22.5 hours)

Location: Homeworking/LD North – Parkside, Bromsgrove | LD South – Wildwood, Worcester

Team: Learning Disability North & Learning Disability South

Contract: Permanent

The Role

If you’re an experienced Learning Disability social worker looking for a role where your professional judgement is trusted and your expertise is valued, this could be the opportunity for you.

You’ll work with adults with a learning disability and their carers to complete Care Act assessments, develop strengths‑based support plans, and review outcomes that genuinely improve people’s lives. You’ll bring confident decision‑making to complex casework, including mental capacity assessments, Court of Protection work, safeguarding, and multi‑agency working. You’ll be part of a supportive, skilled service where reflective practice and proportionate, person‑centred approaches are embedded into everyday work.

Why Join Us?

This is a role where you can really develop your learning disability practice. You’ll have opportunities to work on complex and rewarding cases, contribute to service improvement, and shape how we deliver high‑quality social work across Worcestershire.

We offer regular supervision, learning and development opportunities, and a hybrid way of working that balances time in the office with working from home supporting both professional growth and work‑life balance.

About the Team

You’ll be joining a welcoming and experienced Learning Disability service, split into North and South teams covering the whole of Worcestershire. We work closely with health colleagues, the voluntary sector and partner agencies as part of multidisciplinary teams, ensuring people receive coordinated, holistic support.

Further Information

• Lynette Pearson – Team Manager (LD North): [e-mail]
• Eamonn Richards – Team Manager (LD South): [e-mail]

Equality & Diversity

Worcestershire County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all citizens and celebrates the diversity of all its residents.

Application Closing Date: 30 June 2026

Anticipated Interview Date: TBC

Attached documents

Adults Social Worker JD PS (4).pdf