Social Worker - Ref: SS03925

Walsall Community Network; Walsall; Hybrid; GBP 43,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid and flexible working

Job summary

Walsall Council is seeking three experienced Social Workers to join the Community Learning Disabilities Team in Walsall. You will support adults with learning disabilities to achieve positive outcomes, undertaking assessments, care planning, and safeguarding duties.

The role requires recognised Social Work qualification and registration with Social Work England, with a minimum of three years' post-qualification experience.

Qualifications

• Recognised social work qualification required.
• Active registration with Social Work England is essential.
• Three years' post-qualification experience in adult social care.

Responsibilities

• Undertake strengths-based assessments under the Care Act 2014.
• Complete mental capacity assessments in line with the MCA.
• Develop, implement and review person-centred care and support plans.
• Collaborate with health colleagues, care providers, families and partners.
• Lead safeguarding enquiries and contribute to positive risk management.
• Support adults with learning disabilities to promote independence and wellbeing.
• Maintain high-quality recording and evidence-based practice.

Skills

Registered Social Worker

Social work assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work

Job description

Join Our Community Learning Disabilities Team

Experienced Social Worker: (Grade G9)– Learning Disabilities Team
Grade G9: £42,839 - £46,142 per annum

We are currently looking for three experienced Social Workers to join our well established, highly experienced and supportive Community Learning Disabilities Team in Walsall.

This is an exciting opportunity to work within a strengths-based, person-centred service that supports adults with diagnosed learning disabilities to achieve positive outcomes, maximise independence, and live the lives they choose.

The successful candidates must hold a recognised Social Work qualification and be actively registered with Social Work England. Applicants should have a minimum of three years' post-qualification experience working within Adult Social Care.

The Role

As a Social Worker within our Community Learning Disabilities Team, you will:

• Undertake strengths-based assessments in accordance with the Care Act 2014.

• Complete mental capacity assessments in accordance with the Mental Capacity Act

• Develop, implement and review person-centred care and support plans.

• Work collaboratively with health colleagues, care providers, families and partner agencies.

• Lead safeguarding enquiries and contribute to positive risk management.

• Support adults with learning disabilities to promote choice, independence and wellbeing.

• Maintain high-quality recording and evidence-based practice in line with professional standards and local procedures.

What We Offer

In return, we offer:

• A well established, very experienced and supportive team with strong management oversight and a commitment to excellence.

• Regular supervision, reflective practice and professional development opportunities.

• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements to support a healthy work-life balance.

• Payment of Social Work England annual registration fees.

• Access to a comprehensive employee benefits package, including discounted local gym memberships and other local and national employee benefits.

Additional Information

While experience of working within adult learning disability services is highly desirable, we welcome applications from candidates with transferable skills and experience gained within other adult social care settings.

If you are passionate about making a difference, looking for stability, and want to be part of a dedicated team committed to delivering high-quality social work practice, we would love to hear from you.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Edwin Ellis, Team Manager, [e-mail]

Closing date: 20th September 2026

This post is covered by the Government's Code of Practice on the English Language Fluency Duty for public sector workers. The post holder will be required to communicate verbally with customers and provide advice and/or information in accurate spoken English.

Walsall Council takes seriously the responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of all the children, young people and vulnerable adults entrusted to our care and it is our expectation that all staff will share this commitment. We will ensure continuous development and improvement of robust recruitment processes and procedures that promote a culture of safeguarding amongst our workforce. Completion of an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check is a requirement for working with children, young people and vulnerable adults.

Note: Applicants appointed to posts that require an enhanced DBS clearance must declare any periods of time that they have lived, studied or worked abroad and be prepared to provide an Overseas Criminal Records Certificate (OCRC) or a Statement of Good Conduct (SOGC) relating to anytime they were overseas.