Project Social Worker - LD Reviews

Charles Hunter Associates; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 44,000 - 61,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working from home

Monthly office visits

Job summary

Charles Hunter Associates is seeking a Locum Social Worker to join the LD Reviews project in South West England. You will conduct Care Act reviews, gather evidence, and produce audit-ready assessments and care plans.

Role requires a Social Work qualification with at least 3 years post-qualification experience and a valid UK driving licence. Flexible home working with monthly face-to-face office visits is offered.

Qualifications

• Degree in Social Work with a minimum of three years post-qualification experience.
• Experience in working with clients with learning disabilities in a social work team.
• A valid UK driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Undertake detailed Care Act reviews and reassessments for adults with learning disabilities as part of the Review Project.
• Complete face-to-face visits in homes, supported living, residential and community settings, gathering and analysing evidence from the person, families, advocates, providers, health professionals and records.
• Identify and evidence eligible needs under the Care Act, applying strengths-based, person-centred practice and producing audit-ready assessments, support plans and case recordings.
• Distinguish between social care needs, delegated health tasks and NHS responsibilities, identifying cases for CHC Checklist consideration or challenge and providing evidence-based recommendations.
• Participate in multidisciplinary discussions, funding reviews and CHC processes, contributing clear professional analysis.
• Maximise independence and reduce reliance on paid support where appropriate, keeping arrangements proportionate and outcome-focused.

Skills

Social Work

Driving licence

Education

Degree in Social Work

Job description

Project Social Worker - LD Reviews (MBSWRP) South West England, England

Salary: GBP38 - GBP38 per hour + Private setting, specialist service

We are looking for a Locum Social Worker to join a Review Project under the Learning Disability Team in Southwest England. This role allows for flexible working from home arrangements, with a requirment to visit the office once per month. Visits must be conducted face to face, but the remainder of the work is purely remote. You must have car access in order to secure this position.

This role requires a Social Work Qualification with a minimum of 3 years post qualified experience.

About the team

• Undertake detailed Care Act reviews and reassessments for adults with learning disabilities as part of the Review Project, determining whether a statutory review or full reassessment is required and recording clear professional rationale.
• Complete face-to-face visits in people's homes, supported living, residential and community settings, gathering and analysing evidence from the person, families, advocates, providers, health professionals and records.
• Identify and evidence eligible needs under the Care Act, applying strengths-based, person-centred practice and producing audit-ready assessments, support plans and case recordings.
• Distinguish between social care needs, delegated health tasks and NHS responsibilities, identifying cases for CHC Checklist consideration or challenge and providing evidence-based recommendations.
• Participate in multidisciplinary discussions, funding reviews and CHC processes, contributing clear professional analysis.
• Maximise independence and reduce reliance on paid support where appropriate, keeping arrangements proportionate and outcome-focused.

About you

A degree within Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) with a minimum of three years experience is essential in order to be considered for this role. Experience in working with clients with learning disabilities in a social work team. A valid UK driving licence is essential.

What's on offer?

• £38.00 per hour Umbrella (PAYE payment options available also)
• An opportunity to work flexibily and autonomously.
• A stable contract due to the demand of the service
• A chance to further enhance your CV and skillset.