Adults Social Worker - Learning Disabilities
Posted 7 days ago
Location
- Dudley
Reference
- Ref: BH-161443
Salary Package
- £32.97 per hour
Expiry Date
- Expires 15th Mar 2026
Job Type
- Temporary
Industry
- Social Care
Adults Social Worker – Learning Disabilities Team
Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council
£31.97 per hour | Locum Contract | 37 Hours per Week
Are you an experienced Adults Social Worker looking for your next locum opportunity? Dudley MBC is seeking a confident and skilled Social Worker to join their Learning Disabilities Team, supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs to live safe, independent and fulfilling lives.
This is a fast-paced, rewarding role for someone with at least 2 years’ post-qualified permanent experience in Adults Social Work who thrives in statutory services.
The Role
You will manage a varied and complex caseload, completing:
Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council
£31.97 per hour | Locum Contract | 37 Hours per Week
Are you an experienced Adults Social Worker looking for your next locum opportunity? Dudley MBC is seeking a confident and skilled Social Worker to join their Learning Disabilities Team, supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs to live safe, independent and fulfilling lives.
This is a fast-paced, rewarding role for someone with at least 2 years’ post-qualified permanent experience in Adults Social Work who thrives in statutory services.
The Role
You will manage a varied and complex caseload, completing:
- Care Act 2014 assessments and reviews using strengths-based, person-centred approaches
- Support planning and risk management
- Section 42 safeguarding enquiries
- Mental Capacity Assessments (MCA) and Best Interest decisions
- Court of Protection and DoLS work
- Transitions from Children’s to Adult Services
- Multi-agency partnership work with health, housing and providers
- Duty rota responsibilities
- Social Work England registered
- Qualified Social Worker (Degree/DipSW)
- Strong knowledge of the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act and safeguarding legislation
- Confident managing complex LD cases
- Excellent assessment and report-writing skills
- Full UK driving licence
- Competitive £31.97 per hour
- Hybrid working model
- Structured supervision and supportive team environment
- Opportunity to make a genuine impact within a well-established local authority
Nik Froud
Recruitment Consultant
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