Project Social Worker - LD Reviews

Charles Hunter Associates; United States; Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Office visit monthly

Car required

Stable contract

Job summary

Charles Hunter Associates is seeking a Locum Social Worker for a Review Project in the Learning Disability Team in Southwest England. The role supports flexible working from home with a mandatory monthly office visit. You must have access to a car to fulfill this position.

A Social Work degree (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) with at least three years post-qualification experience is required, plus experience with learning disabilities. UK driving licence is essential.

Qualifications

• A degree within Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) with a minimum of three years experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Undertake detailed Care Act reviews and reassessments for adults with learning disabilities as part of the Review Project.
• Complete face-to-face visits in people's homes, supported living, residential and community settings.
• Identify eligible needs under the Care Act with strengths-based, person-centred practice.
• Distinguish between social care needs, delegated health tasks and NHS responsibilities.

Education

Degree/DipSW/CQSW

Job description

This role requires a Social Work Qualification with a minimum of 3 years post qualified experience.

We are looking for a Locum Social Worker to join a Review Project under the Learning Disability Team in Southwest England. This role allows for flexible working from home arrangements, with a requirment to visit the office once per month. Visits must be conducted face to face, but the remainder of the work is purely remote. You must have car access in order to secure this position.

About the team

• Undertake detailed Care Act reviews and reassessments for adults with learning disabilities as part of the Review Project, determining whether a statutory review or full reassessment is required and recording clear professional rationale.
• Complete face-to-face visits in people's homes, supported living, residential and community settings, gathering and analysing evidence from the person, families, advocates, providers, health professionals and records.
• Identify and evidence eligible needs under the Care Act, applying strengths-based, person-centred practice and producing audit-ready assessments, support plans and case recordings.
• Distinguish between social care needs, delegated health tasks and NHS responsibilities, identifying cases for CHC Checklist consideration or challenge and providing evidence-based recommendations.
• Participate in multidisciplinary discussions, funding reviews and CHC processes, contributing clear professional analysis.
• Maximise independence and reduce reliance on paid support where appropriate, keeping arrangements proportionate and outcome-focused.

About you

A degree within Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) with a minimum of three years experience is essential in order to be considered for this role. Experience in working with clients with learning disabilities in a social work team. A valid UK driving licence is essential.

What's on offer?

• £38.00 per hour Umbrella (PAYE payment options available also)
• An opportunity to work flexibily and autonomously.
• A stable contract due to the demand of the service
• A chance to further enhance your CV and skillset.