Adults Social Worker - Learning Disabilities Team

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Job Title: Adult Social Worker - Learning Disabilities Team
Specialism: Learning Disabilities
Location: Leicester, UK
Salary: £34.00 per hour
Type: Locum
Contract: Ongoing
Working Pattern: Full Time

Are you an experienced Adult Social Worker looking for a rewarding opportunity within Learning Disabilities services? We're seeking a dynamic Adult Social Worker to join the Learning Disabilities Team in Leicester, earning £34.00 per hour in this ongoing full-time locum position.

This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference to the lives of adults with learning disabilities by providing person-centred assessments, care planning, and ongoing support. Candidates should have completed their ASYE
, unless qualified before its implementation, alongside relevant experience working with people with learning disabilities and experience of court work.

The role also includes weekly duty work from the Coalville office
, with occasional duty working from Hinckley Hub
, making flexibility around these locations essential.

• Competitive Pay: Earn £34.00 per hour, reflecting your expertise and experience within learning disabilities social work.
• Locum Flexibility: Enjoy the variety and flexibility associated with locum employment while gaining valuable experience.
• Meaningful Work: Make a genuine difference by supporting adults with learning disabilities to achieve their goals and maximise their independence.
• Professional Development: Develop your knowledge and skills through varied casework, including learning disabilities and court-related work.
• Team
  
  Experience:
  
  Work alongside professionals within a dedicated Learning Disabilities Team and contribute to collaborative service delivery.
• Ongoing Opportunity: Benefit from an ongoing assignment while retaining the flexibility of locum work.

• Conduct comprehensive assessments and reviews for adults with learning disabilities, identifying their needs, strengths, aspirations, and desired outcomes.
• Develop and implement person-centred care and support plans designed to promote independence and quality of life.
• Work collaboratively with individuals, families, carers, and multidisciplinary professionals to coordinate effective support.
• Review care and support arrangements to ensure they remain appropriate and responsive to changing needs.
• Participate in court work and contribute to processes designed to achieve appropriate outcomes for service users.
• Undertake weekly duty work from the Coalville office and occasionally from Hinckley Hub.
• Respond effectively to duty work and contribute to the wider objectives of the Learning Disabilities Team.
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive case records, assessments, and documentation.
• Promote strengths-based, person-centred practice throughout your work with service users and their support networks.

• Relevant Social Work qualification.
• Current Social Work England registration.
• Completed ASYE, unless qualified prior to its implementation.
• Relevant experience working with adults with learning disabilities.
• Experience of court work.
• Strong assessment, care planning, and case-management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with individuals, families, carers, and multidisciplinary professionals.
• Ability to undertake duty work from the Coalville office weekly and occasionally from Hinckley Hub.
• Strong communication, organisational, and professional decision‑making skills.
• Commitment to promoting independence and person‑centred practice.

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