Locum Adult Social Worker – Learning Disabilities Review

Flashfactoryny; Taunton; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Umbrella rate

Travel across Somerset

Job summary

Somerset Council is recruiting an experienced Adult Social Worker to join the Learning Disabilities Review Project on a locum basis. The role involves delivering Care Act reviews and reassessments for adults with learning disabilities, with a strong emphasis on person-centred, evidence-based support.

You will conduct home visits and travel across Somerset, collaborate with health colleagues, providers, families and partner agencies, and maintain accurate electronic records within timescales and

Qualifications

• Current Social Work England registration.
• Significant post-qualifying Adult Social Care experience.
• Experience completing Care Act reviews and reassessments.
• Excellent assessment, analytical, and evidence-based decision-making skills.
• Ability to travel across Somerset and work autonomously within project timescales.

Responsibilities

• Undertake Care Act reviews and reassessments for adults with learning disabilities.
• Conduct home visits in individuals' homes, supported living, and community settings.
• Gather and analyse information from individuals, families, providers, health colleagues, and records.
• Determine whether a statutory review or full reassessment is required with clear rationale.
• Maintain accurate electronic records and deliver reviews within agreed timescales.

Skills

Analytical skills

Decision making

Autonomous working

Communication

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Social Work England registration

Tools

Electronic case recording

Job description

Somerset Council is recruiting an experienced Adult Social Worker to join the Learning Disabilities Review Project on a locum basis. The role involves delivering Care Act reviews and reassessments for adults with learning disabilities, with a strong emphasis on person-centred, evidence-based support.

You will conduct home visits and travel across Somerset, collaborate with health colleagues, providers, families and partner agencies, and maintain accurate electronic records within timescales and