Adult Social Worker – Learning Disabilities Review Project in Taunton

We’re Hiring – Adult Social Worker – Learning Disabilities Review Project

Location: The Crescent, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4DY

Reference – SCS2043

Job Type: Locum – Full Time (37 hours per week)

Start Date: ASAP

Rate: £38.00 per hour (Umbrella) – Non-Negotiable

Contract: Learning Disabilities Review Project

Working Pattern: Minimum 2 days per week on-site, with regular travel across Somerset

Vehicle: Full UK Driving Licence and access to own vehicle essential

About the Role:

We are currently recruiting on behalf of Somerset Council for an experienced Adult Social Worker to join their Learning Disabilities Review Project.

This is an excellent opportunity for a practitioner with strong Care Act knowledge and significant Learning Disabilities experience to undertake detailed reviews and reassessments, ensuring individuals receive appropriate, person-centred, and evidence-based care and support.

The successful candidate will work autonomously while collaborating closely with health professionals, care providers, families, advocates, and partner agencies to deliver high-quality assessments and defensible professional decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

• Undertake detailed Care Act reviews and reassessments for adults with learning disabilities.
• Conduct face-to-face visits within individuals' homes, supported living services, residential settings, and community environments.
• Gather and analyse information from individuals, families, providers, advocates, health colleagues, records, and direct observations.
• Determine whether a statutory review or full reassessment is required and provide a clear professional rationale.
• Identify and evidence eligible care and support needs in line with the Care Act.
• Produce high-quality, evidence-based, audit-ready assessments, reviews, support plans, and case recordings.
• Support and contribute to CHC processes, funding reviews, and multidisciplinary discussions where required.
• Work collaboratively with Adult Social Care teams, health colleagues, providers, and stakeholders to achieve timely outcomes.
• Maintain accurate electronic records and ensure compliance with relevant legislation, guidance, and best practice.
• Manage an independent caseload effectively and deliver reviews within agreed project timescales.

Requirements:

• Current Social Work England registration.
• Significant post-qualifying Adult Social Care experience.
• Strong experience working with adults with Learning Disabilities.
• Experience completing Care Act reviews and reassessments.
• Excellent assessment, analytical, and evidence-based decision-making skills.
• Ability to identify eligible care and support needs under the Care Act.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary teams and partnership settings.
• Knowledge of CHC processes, including Checklists, DSTs, joint funding arrangements, and health and social care boundaries.
• Experience challenging funding decisions through professional evidence and clear rationale.
• Ability to work autonomously, manage workload effectively, and deliver within project timescales.
• Strong IT and electronic case recording skills.
• Full UK Driving Licence and access to own vehicle.
• Ability to travel throughout Somerset and attend the office at least two days per week.

Desirable Experience:

• Experience working with adults with Learning Disabilities across a variety of settings.
• Previous supervisory experience.
• Understanding of social care resources beyond statutory services.
• Awareness of current legislation, government guidance, and developments affecting Adult Social Care.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive rate of £38.00 per hour (Umbrella) – non-negotiable.
• Full-time role working 37 hours per week.
• Opportunity to work on a specialist Learning Disabilities Review Project.
• Opportunity to undertake meaningful, person-centred Care Act work.
• Work collaboratively with health professionals, providers, families, and partner agencies.
• Gain valuable experience within Somerset Council’s Adult Social Care service.

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