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Qualified Social Worker - Adults Learning Disability Team - Wakefield - Sanctuary Personal

Sanctuary Personnel Ltd

Wakefield

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GBP 40,000 - 60,000

Full time

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Job summary

A leading social work agency seeks a Qualified Social Worker in Wakefield for the Adults Learning Disability Team. This full-time locum role pays £35.00 per hour, focusing on adults with learning disabilities. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, managing complex cases, and collaborating with community partners. The position offers support, professional development, and a dynamic work environment. Join us to make a meaningful impact in the lives of vulnerable adults while enjoying a rewarding work-life balance.

Benefits

Consistent hours
Flexible Working Scheme
Supportive Team Environment
Professional Development
Dynamic Work Experience

Qualifications

  • Qualified Social Worker with experience in adult learning disabilities.
  • Ability to apply a strengths-based approach in practice.
  • Experience in managing complex cases and assessments.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with community partners for Learning Disabilities services.
  • Conduct person-led assessments for adults with learning disabilities.
  • Manage a complex caseload, prioritizing needs and risks.
  • Undertake court work and create support plans as needed.

Skills

Collaboration
Person-led assessments
Strengths-based approach
Complex caseload management
Person-centred approach
Job description
Qualified Social Worker – Adults Learning Disability Team

Job Title: Locum Qualified Social Worker – Adults Learning Disability Team
Location: Wakefield, UK
Salary: £35.00 per hour
Contract: Locum, 6 Months Initially, Full Time (Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm)

Exciting Opportunity: Locum Qualified Social Worker – Adults Learning Disability Team in Wakefield

We are thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for a Qualified Social Worker to join the Adults Learning Disability Team in Wakefield, focusing on adults with learning disabilities. This locum position offers a competitive pay rate of £35.00 hourly and is initially for a 6-month period, with the potential for extension. This is a full-time role, allowing you to dive into meaningful work while maintaining a rewarding work-life balance. Join us in using a strengths-based approach to care that promotes independence and meets the health and wellbeing needs of vulnerable adults.

Perks and benefits
  • Full Time: Enjoy consistent hours that provide stability and routine in your workweek.
  • Flexible Working Scheme: Benefit from options that help you balance your personal and professional life seamlessly.
  • Supportive Team Environment: Work alongside a motivated team with regular supervision and consistent guidance to help you thrive.
  • Professional Development: Access to relevant training and the ASYE programme for newly qualified social workers, ensuring continued career growth.
  • Dynamic Work Experience: Immerse yourself in an evolving sector that offers new challenges and skill development every day.
What you will do
  • Collaborate with key partners in the Community Team for Learning Disabilities Health and Intensive Support Team.
  • Carry out person-led assessments for people aged 18 and over with learning disabilities.
  • Apply a strengths-based approach to promote positive change, independence, and self-determination.
  • Manage a complex caseload effectively, prioritising needs and assessing risks appropriately.
  • Undertake court work and support planning when required.
  • Travel across the Wakefield district to meet the needs of individuals.
  • Work in a person-centred way to make a genuine difference to people’s lives.

Wakefield is a wonderful place to live and work, offering a vibrant community, rich culture, and beautiful surroundings. With excellent amenities, schools, and leisure activities, Wakefield provides the ideal setting for both professional fulfilment and personal wellbeing.

Working with Sanctuary Personnel: Sanctuary Personnel is a trusted and award‑winning agency for roles. With an ‘Excellent’ rating on Trustpilot from over 1,000 reviews and many prestigious industry awards, we are dedicated to finding you the best possible rates in roles that match your skills and experience.

Apply now with Sanctuary Personnel and take the next exciting step in your social work career, where your expertise is valued and your impact truly matters.

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