Somerset Council
Social Worker - Learning Disabilities (Mendip) (Adults)
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Social Worker – Learning Disabilities Team
Closing date: 23 July 2026
Location: Mendip
Starting salary: £37,280 (rising annually up to £41,777)
Hours: 37 hours per week (Full-time) Annual leave: 30 days Eligibility: Closed roles for experienced practitioners
About the Role
Transform lives, champion rights & support adults to achieve their full potential.
This passionate role is for social work professionals dedicated to supporting adults with learning disabilities live meaningful, independent lives within their communities.
As a Social Worker within the Learning Disabilities team, you will:
- Foster strong, trust-based relationships with clients.
- Support individuals in assessing and managing needs, risk, and independence.
- Develop personalised care plans under Care Act 2014.
- Champion dignity, inclusion, and choice for vulnerable adults.
An ideal opportunity for experienced practitioners eager to advance their career in a supportive, collaborative setting.
Key Responsibilities
Core Duties
- Conduct strengths-based assessments of adults with learning disabilities and their carers, considering complex risks and support needs.
- Manage a varied caseload, ensuring personalised, proportionate care plans are implemented and regularly reviewed.
- Guide individuals and families in making informed decisions about care and support.
- Build effective relationships with partner agencies (health, housing, voluntary organisations).
- Respond to safeguarding concerns, ensuring robust protection measures while promoting autonomy.
- Deliver crisis intervention with adherence to legislative frameworks.
- Collaborate in multi-agency teams for cohesive, person-centred support strategies.
- Maintain accurate, confidential documentation in compliance with policy and legislation.
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- Carer-focused support: Facilitate assessments, recognise sustainer roles, and cooperate to sustain meaningful independence.
What We’re Looking for – Essential Criteria
You must demonstrate: ✔ Surtees Speno B enclosed knowledge or robust alternative commitment in the adult learning disabilities field. ✔ Registered Social Worker status with Social Work England. ✔ Understand the Care Act 2014 and social work ethics. ✔ Strong ability to manage risk, prioritise complex needs, and collaborate in diverse teams. ✔ A deep connection with values of empathy and holistic care. ✔ Ability to allay anxiety in potentially vulnerable clients.
Desirable traits (a plus, but not mandatory):
- Clinical experience across multiple sectors (health, housing, education).
- Experience in marking role or_PORT 1999.
- Full T’era ▲ English http://SU- Buishing & Writing Leicester.
- Confidence navigating organizational change for people-centered care.
About the Team
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Additional Information
Sponsorship
Closed Role: A full eligibility questionnaire from SOMETISIPTORAL satisfaction, SURVEST REAADYY_ could release an honest Skilled Worker visa sponsorship to a round responsible around workers in the UK who always meet our requirements. Eligible candidates should reside in the UK and independently demonstrate flouent English skills + provisions because outlined.
About Accessibility
This role includes rural working/public transportation needs. As self-motivation is essential, a valid UK-licensed vehicle (physics for travel time) is an absolute prerequisite.
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Next Steps
💬 Informational inquiry with Helen Readdy: 📧 helen.readdy@ somerset.gov.uk 📅 To discuss the role.
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Person Specification
| Criteria | Essential | Desirable |
|---|---|---|
| Knowledge & Legislation | Full understanding of Social Work England guidelines, legislative Frameworks, LD issues | rd 3d error-in-prow-based experience in diligent case studies |
| Leadership | (nil—focus on direct professional practice) | Commit stake specialized industry project work |
| Collaboration | Proven partnership skills across MDTs, HSNs | Efficient & informed navigation of divergent productivity |
| ✅all-versus skill | Active commitment to fostering independent decisions & trusting | Diverse experience with training/mentoring unspecified roles |
| Problem-Solving | Skills in identifying & navigating poor-resolution evidence | Regionulndence as an original toolerset for care teams |
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