Social Worker Learning And Disability Team

Opus People Solutions Ltd; West Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Opus People Solutions Ltd in the West Midlands is recruiting an experienced Social Worker to join the Learning Disabilities Team on a 12-week contract. You will deliver person-centred social work practice with adults who have learning disabilities, aiming to maximise independence and safety within communities.

The role requires robust assessment, care planning, safeguarding, and collaboration with health and housing services.

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker with Registration in Social Work England.
• Experience in Adult Social Care.
• Full UK driving licence (where required).

Responsibilities

• Undertaking strengths-based assessments and Care Act 2014 alignment.
• Developing and reviewing person-centred care and support plans.
• Maximising independence and wellbeing for adults with learning disabilities.
• Performing Mental Capacity Act assessments and Best Interest decisions.
• Managing safeguarding enquiries and promoting positive risk-taking.
• Collaborating with health colleagues, housing providers, and advocacy services.
• Supporting transitions, hospital discharges and long-term planning.
• Ensuring access to services and maintaining comprehensive case records.
• Contributing to continuous improvement and high-quality practice.

Skills

Assessment skills

Care planning

Safeguarding

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Social Work qualification

Job description

Social Worker - Learning Disabilities Team

Location - West Midlands

Duration - 12 weeks

Hours per week - 37 hours

Hybrid Working

Pay Rate - 28.40

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Social Worker to join a dedicated Learning Disabilities Team in the West Midlands. This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact, supporting adults with learning disabilities to achieve their goals, maximise their independence, and live safe, fulfilling lives within their communities.

Working within a supportive multidisciplinary environment, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality, person-centred social work practice, ensuring individuals are empowered to make choices and have control over the support they receive.

The Role

As a Social Worker within the Learning Disabilities Team, you will manage a varied caseload and work closely with individuals, families, carers, health professionals, and partner agencies to achieve positive outcomes.

Key responsibilities include:

• Undertaking strengths-based assessments in line with the Care Act 2014.
• Developing and reviewing person-centred care and support plans.
• Supporting adults with learning disabilities to maximise independence and wellbeing.
• Completing Mental Capacity Act assessments and Best Interest decisions where required.
• Managing safeguarding enquiries and promoting positive risk-taking.
• Working collaboratively with health colleagues, housing providers, advocacy services, and community organisations.
• Supporting transitions, hospital discharges, and long-term support planning where appropriate.
• Ensuring individuals have access to the right services, resources, and opportunities within their local communities.
• Maintaining accurate, timely, and comprehensive case records.
• Contributing to a culture of continuous improvement and high-quality practice.

About You

We are looking for a compassionate and skilled Social Worker who is committed to promoting rights, independence, and inclusion for adults with learning disabilities.

• Be confident managing complex cases and making informed professional decisions.
• Demonstrate excellent assessment and care planning skills.
• Have a strong understanding of strengths-based and person-centred practice.
• Be an effective communicator with the ability to build positive relationships with individuals, families, and professionals.
• Work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Be committed to achieving positive outcomes and improving quality of life for service users.

Essential Requirements

• Qualified Social Worker (Degree, DipSW, CQSW or equivalent).
• Registration with Social Work England.
• Experience working within Adult Social Care.
• Sound knowledge of:
• Care Act 2014
• Mental Capacity Act 2005
• Safeguarding Adults Procedures
• Human Rights Act
• Equality and Disability legislation
• Strong assessment, risk management, and care planning skills.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (where required)

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. As this role is eligible for an Enhanced DBS check, applicants are required to declare any cautions and convictions that are not protected under current filtering rules.