Social Worker - Learning Disability Adult Social Care Team

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Social Worker - Learning Disability Adult Social Care Team

Job Title: Social Worker - Learning Disability Adult Social Care Team
Service Area: Adult Social Care - Learning Disability
Location: Wandsworth, UK
Salary: £32.00 per hour
Contract Type: Part-Time / Full-Time
Duration: Ongoing

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Social Worker to join the Learning Disability Adult Social Care Team in Wandsworth. This ongoing role offers flexible part-time or full-time working arrangements and the opportunity to support adults aged 18+ through a strengths-based, person-centred approach. You will work within a dynamic and supportive team delivering high-quality statutory social work services that promote independence, wellbeing, and positive life outcomes.

Perks and Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements: Choose between part-time and full-time hours to support a healthy work-life balance.

• Competitive hourly rate: £32.00 per hour, offering financial flexibility and autonomy.

• Career development: Access to the Adult Social Care Academy and a range of professional learning opportunities.

• Supportive team culture: Work within a collaborative environment that values reflective practice and shared learning.

• Diverse experience: Gain exposure to a broad range of learning disability cases within a well-established adult services framework.

Key Responsibilities

As a Social Worker within the Learning Disability Adult Social Care Team, you will:

• Undertake assessments of adults with learning disabilities and their carers, identifying needs, risks, and strengths.

• Develop and review person-centred care and support plans that promote independence, choice, and wellbeing.

• Apply social work values and professional judgement to safeguard vulnerable adults and manage risk effectively.

• Work in accordance with relevant legislation and guidance, including the Care Act 2014 and adult safeguarding frameworks.

• Make timely and proportionate decisions, including responding effectively to urgent and emergency situations.

• Work collaboratively with service users, carers, families, and multi-agency partners to deliver coordinated support.

• Maintain accurate, timely, and high-quality case records in line with statutory and local authority requirements.