Leaders in Care
Learning Disability Social Worker
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Are you an Adult Social Worker looking for a role where you can build your career, feel genuinely supported by management and still have the flexibility to protect your work-life balance?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly experienced Adult Social Care team that understands the pressures of frontline practice. With hybrid working, only two office days per week on a rota basis, and a strong focus on manageable workloads, you'll be supported to deliver quality, person-centred work.
You'll join a collaborative service where managers actively support the team during periods of annual leave and increased demand, helping you stay focused on achieving the best outcomes for adults and their families.
Why this role stands out
- Hybrid working with only 2 office days per week on a rota basis
- Loyalty Bonus to recognise your ongoing commitment
- Supportive and approachable managers who help maintain manageable workloads
- A knowledgeable, collaborative team with extensive Adult Social Care experience
- Varied statutory casework that will strengthen your professional development
- Dedicated support from Leaders in Care throughout your placement
- £500 referral bonus for every successful candidate you recommend
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The role
As an Adult Social Worker, you will support adults across a range of community settings, including:
- Private homes
- Supported-living services
- Residential homes
- Nursing homes
You will manage a varied caseload and undertake meaningful, statutory Adult Social Care work, including:
- Safeguarding enquiries and risk management
- Mental Capacity Assessments and Best Interest decisions
- Court of Protection work
- Assessing, implementing and reviewing care and support packages
- Managing referrals for supported living, residential and nursing placements
- Working closely with adults, families, carers, health professionals, providers and partner agencies
- Delivering strengths-based assessments, care planning and case management focused on independence and positive outcomes
What we're looking for
To be considered, you will need:
- A recognised Social Work qualification
- Current Social Work England registration
- Previous experience within Adult Social Care
- Strong working knowledge of adult safeguarding, the Mental Capacity Act and Best Interest processes
- Confident assessment, care planning and case-management skills
- A person-centred approach and commitment to helping adults achieve the outcomes that matter to them
- The ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining high-quality case recording and practice
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Why work with Leaders in Care?
We make the recruitment process straightforward, transparent and supportive. As a Leaders in Care candidate, you will benefit from:
- Your own dedicated consultant
- Regular contact and support throughout your placement
- Access to a broad range of Adult Social Work opportunities
- Reliable, candidate-focused service
- An exclusive Loyalty Bonus to recognise your dedication to frontline practice
If you want a flexible Adult Social Work role where you will be supported, trusted and valued, apply today.
Contact Georgia Gaffey at Leaders in Care
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- Phone - 07828 873089
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