Social Worker - Part Time Learning Disabilities Team - Slough - Sanctuary Personal

Sanctuary Personnel Ltd; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading social work agency is seeking a part-time Social Worker specializing in the Learning Disabilities team in Slough, UK. This role offers competitive hourly rates and the flexibility of locum work while you conduct assessments and manage support cases. Ideal candidates will have experience in an Adult Learning Disability team and familiarity with the Liquid Logic system. Join a dynamic team and make a difference in the lives of individuals with learning disabilities.

Benefits

Hybrid working arrangements

Opportunities for professional development

Work-life balance

Qualifications

• Experience in an Adult Learning Disability team preferred.
• Knowledge of the Liquid Logic (LAS) case management system.
• Ability to conduct Care Act assessments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Care Act assessments and create support plans.
• Carry out Mental Capacity Act assessments.
• Manage complex care and support cases.
• Contribute to Continuing Healthcare processes.
• Prepare Community Deprivation of Liberty applications.
• Collaborate with health and social care professionals.

Skills

Social Work

Assessments

Best Interests Assessor (BIA)

Liquid Logic (LAS)

Education

Qualified Social Worker

Job description

Social Worker – Part Time Learning Disabilities Team

We have an exciting opportunity for a Social Worker specialising in Learning Disabilities Team in Slough, UK.

This part‑time locum position comes with an hourly rate of £37 to £38, providing flexibility and ongoing employment with full‑time working arrangements. Nestled at Observatory House, Slough, and part of the prestigious Community Team for People with Learning Disabilities (CTPLD), this role offers the chance to make a real difference.

Perks and benefits:

• This position offers you full‑time hours, ensuring stability while enjoying the diverse experiences of locum work.
• Work‑life balance is easily achievable with hybrid working arrangements and the unique prospects that Slough provides.
• You will enjoy the variety and flexibility that locum work can offer, along with opportunities for continual professional development.
• Working alongside a dynamic multidisciplinary team, you will gain exposure to varied caseloads and broaden your expertise in the field.

What you will do:

• Conduct Care Act (2014) assessments, risk assessments, and create support plans to identify and meet eligible needs.
• Carry out Mental Capacity Act (2005) assessments and make best interest decisions as required.
• Manage complex care and support cases, including reviews and safeguarding enquiries.
• Contribute to Continuing Healthcare (CHC) processes, including checklist completion and engaging in multi‑agency discussions.
• Prepare and submit Community Deprivation of Liberty (DoL) applications.
• Collaborate with health and social care professionals to promote person‑centred, outcome‑focused support.

To excel in this role, you will be a qualified Social Worker ideally with experience in an Adult Learning Disability team and knowledge of the Liquid Logic (LAS) case management system. Expertise as a Best Interests Assessor (BIA) is highly preferred.

Make Slough your place of work and life, a town known for its rich cultural diversity and its mixture of modernity and open green spaces. With great transport links and proximity to London, Slough provides an inviting and convenient place to continue your Social Work career while exploring the vibrant community that calls this place home.

Working with Sanctuary Personnel:

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