Social Worker - Learning Disabilities

Liquidpersonnel; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily rate £283

Job summary

Liquid Personnel is recruiting an experienced Social Worker for its Learning Disabilities Team in Redcar & Cleveland. This full-time agency role offers £283 per day and focuses on person-centred practice to support adults and carers toward independence, wellbeing and positive outcomes.

You will work within a collaborative team, undertake Care Act assessments, develop support plans, manage complex caseloads, and contribute to safeguarding processes while maintaining thorough case records.

Qualifications

• Qualified social worker with BA/MA/DipSW or equivalent.
• Current registration with Social Work England is required.
• Experience in Adult Social Care; Learning Disabilities experience desirable.
• Knowledge of Care Act 2014, MCA and safeguarding legislation.
• Experience undertaking assessments and managing complex caseloads.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking Care Act assessments and reviews in line with legislation and best practice.
• Developing outcome-focused support plans with adults and carers.
• Managing a diverse caseload within the Learning Disabilities Team.
• Completing safeguarding enquiries and supporting safeguarding processes where required.
• Carrying out statutory duties, including court-related work when necessary.
• Assessing and managing risk to support safe and effective decision-making.
• Working collaboratively with health colleagues, partner agencies, families, and carers.
• Maintaining accurate and timely case records, assessments, and reports.
• Promoting independence, choice, wellbeing, and positive outcomes for adults.

Skills

Social work experience

Communication

Case management

Safeguarding

Collaboration

Education

Social Work qualification

Job description

Liquid Personnel is recruiting an experienced Social Worker for its client's Learning Disabilities Team based in Redcar & Cleveland. This is a full-time agency role offering £283 per day and provides an opportunity to support adults and carers through person-centred, strengths-based practice that promotes independence, wellbeing, and positive outcomes.

We welcome applications from individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences who share a commitment to empowering people and supporting inclusive communities. If you are passionate about making a difference and are keen to continue developing your professional practice, we would love to hear from you.

What you'll be doing

• Undertaking Care Act assessments and reviews in line with legislation and best practice.
• Developing outcome-focused support plans with adults and carers.
• Managing a diverse caseload within the Learning Disabilities Team.
• Completing safeguarding enquiries and supporting safeguarding processes where required.
• Carrying out statutory duties, including court-related work when necessary.
• Assessing and managing risk to support safe and effective decision‑making.
• Working collaboratively with health colleagues, partner agencies, families, and carers.
• Maintaining accurate and timely case records, assessments, and reports.
• Promoting independence, choice, wellbeing, and positive outcomes for adults.

What we're looking for

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• A recognised Social Work qualification (BA, MA, DipSW, CQSW, or equivalent).
• Current registration with Social Work England.
• Experience working within Adult Social Care.
• Knowledge of the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act, safeguarding legislation, and adult social care practice.
• Experience undertaking assessments and managing complex casework.
• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills.
• A collaborative and person‑centred approach to practice.

Experience within Learning Disabilities services is desirable but not essential. We recognise that valuable skills and transferable experience can be gained in a range of adult social care settings.

Why join this team?

• Competitive rate of £283 per day.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Opportunities to develop your knowledge and experience in Learning Disabilities practice.
• Varied and meaningful work that makes a real difference to adults, carers, and families.
• Flexible working opportunities where service needs allow.
• Access to professional support and ongoing learning opportunities.

Our commitment to inclusion

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and supported. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, communities, and experiences. If you meet the essential requirements and are enthusiastic about the role, we encourage you to apply.

Reasonable Adjustments

If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity by contacting our team. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.

Liquid Personnel is an equal opportunities employer. Liquid Personnel Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. * Terms and conditions apply to our bonus schemes.

We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of the Code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England, based on the World Health Organisation (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.