At a Glance
- Tasks: Conduct detailed reviews and assessments for adults with learning disabilities.
- Company: Join a leading recruitment consultancy in the social care sector.
- Benefits: Competitive hourly rate, flexible working, and dedicated consultant support.
- Other info: Opportunities for varied career paths and a supportive work environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while advancing your career.
- Qualifications: Must be a registered Social Worker with experience in learning disabilities.
The predicted salary is between 34.2 - 41.8 £ per hour.
LOCUM Social Worker (Adult Services - Learning Disabilities Review Project) job in Somerset. Supply Care Solutions are a market-leading Medical, Social Care and Education recruitment consultancy, providing highly skilled, compliant professionals in all grades and specialties, including short, long term and permanent positions.
HOURLY RATE: up to £38.00 ph (umbrella)
TYPE: LOCUM
TEAM: Adult Services
HOURS: Full Time - Minimum 2 days per week on-site
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Adult Social Worker to join a Learning Disabilities Review Project. This is an excellent opportunity for a practitioner with strong Care Act knowledge and Learning Disabilities experience to undertake detailed reviews and reassessments, ensuring individuals receive appropriate, person-centred, and evidence-based support.
The successful Social Worker will work independently while collaborating closely with health professionals, providers, families, and partner agencies to deliver high-quality assessments and defensible decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
- Undertake detailed Care Act reviews and reassessments for adults with learning disabilities.
- Conduct face-to-face visits within 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 legislation, guidance, and best practice.
Essential Requirements
- Social Work England registration with significant post-qualifying experience
- Strong Learning Disabilities practice experience
- 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 multi-disciplinary teams and partnership settings
- Knowledge of CHC processes, Checklists, DSTs, joint funding arrangements
- Experience challenging funding decisions
- Ability to work autonomously, manage workload effectively, and deliver on time
- Strong IT skills
- Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle and ability to travel
Desirable Experience
- Experience working with adults with Learning Disabilities across a variety of settings
- Supervisory experience
- Understanding of social care resources beyond statutory services
- Awareness of current legislation, government guidance, and developments affecting Adult Social Care
Benefits
- Excellent Rates
- Refer-a-friend scheme
- Assistance with DBS applications
- Dedicated consultant support
- Varied career and flexible working opportunities
If you are interested in this Social Worker position please apply online or call us directly.
Social Worker in Taunton employer: Supply Care Solutions
Supply Care Solutions is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises the well-being and professional development of its staff. With competitive salaries and a commitment to high-quality early years education, employees benefit from ongoing training opportunities and a collaborative environment in beautiful Surrey, making it an ideal place for those passionate about nurturing young minds.
