JOB-20240819-db742659

Social Worker - Learning Disabilities Team

Specialism: Social Worker - Adults
Location: Walsall, UK
Salary: £28.40 per hour
Salary Type: Hourly
Contract: Ongoing
Working Hours: Full Time - 37 hours per week (09:00 - 17:30)

Job Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Social Worker to join the Learning Disabilities Team in Walsall. This ongoing locum role offers full-time hours and a competitive hourly rate of £28.40. The position is ideal for a practitioner with at least two years' post-qualifying experience and a strong background in adult social work, particularly within learning disabilities.

You will play a key role in improving outcomes for adults with care and support needs and their carers, working in a supportive, multidisciplinary environment focused on strengths-based, person-centred practice.

Perks and Benefits

• Competitive Hourly Pay: Earn £28.40 per hour for your expertise and commitment.

• Full-Time Stability: 37-hour working week with consistent, structured hours.

• Career Development: Access ongoing professional development to enhance your skills and career progression.

• Networking Opportunities: Work alongside a passionate, experienced team and broaden your professional network.

• Dynamic Work Environment: Be part of a supportive and energetic service making a meaningful impact in the community.

• Work-Life Balance: Predictable working hours help you maintain a healthy balance between work and personal life.

What You Will Do

• Undertake strengths-based assessments and care planning for adults with care and support needs and their carers, in line with the Care Act 2014 and statutory guidance.

• Complete direct work to identify needs and develop tailored, outcome-focused support plans.

• Carry out safeguarding duties to protect adults at risk from abuse or neglect.

• Maintain high standards of professional, ethical, and accountable social work practice.

• Manage a varied caseload and ensure timely, high-quality interventions.

• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and partner agencies to deliver coordinated, holistic support.

• Maintain accurate, up-to-date case records in line with local authority and statutory requirements.