Qualified Social Worker, Learning Disability Team

Pertemps; Lancashire; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social care recruitment agency is seeking a Qualified Social Worker for the Learning Disability Team in Blackpool. This role offers a pay rate of £30.66 per hour with flexible working arrangements, including the option for remote work. The ideal candidate will have experience as a safeguarding lead and a background in assessments under the Care Act 2014. Join a dynamic team committed to supporting individuals with learning disabilities.

Benefits

Dedicated Consultant

Hassle-Free Registration

Exclusive Incentives

Fast, Reliable Payroll

Qualifications

• Qualified social worker with experience in learning disability services.
• Proven ability to coordinate and carry out safeguarding enquiries.
• Experience in conducting assessments and reviews.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate safeguarding enquiries as required.
• Carry out assessments and reviews under the Care Act 2014.
• Engage with clients to support learning disability services.

Skills

Safeguarding lead experience

Assessments under the Care Act 2014

Client engagement

Job description

Overview

Qualified Social Worker, Learning Disability Team
Pay rate £30.66 per hour
Vitalis are recruiting for an experienced Social Worker to work in a Learning Disability Team in Blackpool. Opportunity for a qualified, experienced social worker to work in the learning disability team. We operate a flexible working policy which allows up to two days working from home and three days office based. This role may be required to cover duty which is an office-based task. Experience of working as a safeguarding lead and coordinating and carrying out safeguarding enquiries. Experience also required of carrying out assessments and reviews under the Care Act 2014.

Work with Vitalis to Discover Exciting Opportunities in Qualified Social Work, Housing and SEND

Responsibilities

• Operate as a safeguarding lead and coordinate safeguarding enquiries (as required).
• Carry out assessments and reviews under the Care Act 2014.
• Possible duty cover as an office-based task.
• Engage with clients and teams to support learning disability services.

Opportunities with Vitalis

• Dedicated Consultant – access to a specialist consultant with UK market knowledge, tailored career advice and job search support.
• Hassle-Free Registration – quick and easy registration process.
• Exclusive Incentives – referral schemes, bonuses, and other perks.
• Compliance Simplified – ongoing compliance managed by us.
• Fast, Reliable Payroll – prompt and consistent payment.

Whether you’re a qualified social worker, or have an interest in housing or SEND roles, we have opportunities you’ll want to hear about.

Additional roles and opportunities

• Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO)
• Best Interest Assessor (BIA)
• Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)
• Looked After Children (LAC)
• Children’s Social Work
• Adult Social Work
• Service Manager
• Head of Service
• Team Manager
• Assistant Team Manager
• A wide range of housing roles
• Careers in SEND in local authorities

How to apply

Let us help you take the next step in your career. Get in touch with me today to explore our exciting opportunities! Contact Olivia Russell at [e-mail] or 07521053670 for more information.