Social Worker, Human Services​/ Social Work

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, we offer a range of accredited services across the public sector, providing highly skilled, compliant professionals in all grades and specialties, including short, long term and permanent positions.

HOULRY RATE: up to £38.00 ph (umbrella)

TYPE: LOCUM

TEAM:
Adult Services

HOURS:

Full Time - Minimum 2 days per week on-site

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.

• 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.

• 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

• 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

• Proven post qualifying experience in working with Adult services
• Current Enhanced DBS Disclosure
• Eligibility to work in the UK without work permit or visa restrictions
• Commitment to the safe care and well-being of vulnerable people

• Excellent Rates
• Refer-a-friend scheme*
• Assistance with DBS applications
• Dedicated consultant support
• Varied career and flexible working opportunities