Social Worker Learning Disabilities

Learning Disabilities Social Worker - Middlesbrough Council

Service Care Solutions are recruiting for an experienced Learning Disabilities Social Worker to join Middlesbrough Council on an ongoing contract.

Rate of Pay:

• £33.00 per hour Ltd (Umbrella)
• £25.92 per hour PAYE (exclusive)

This is an excellent opportunity to work within a specialist service supporting adults with learning disabilities, complex mental health needs, offending histories, and individuals at risk of involvement with the criminal justice system.

The successful candidate will manage a varied caseload and lead complex social work interventions, working closely with a multidisciplinary team including psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, and criminal justice professionals. You will undertake Care Act 2014 assessments, determine eligibility for services, develop strengths-based support plans, and complete Mental Capacity Act 2005 assessments and best interest decisions where required.

You will also play a key role in Section 117 aftercare planning, supporting the discharge of individuals from inpatient and secure settings back into the community. The role involves assessing and managing risk, responding to crisis situations using a trauma-informed approach, and providing specialist social work input into safeguarding and care planning processes to achieve positive outcomes for vulnerable adults.

Middlesbrough Council offers a supportive and collaborative working environment with regular supervision, professional guidance, and opportunities for ongoing development.

If you are an experienced Social Worker with Learning Disabilities experience and are looking for your next contract, we'd love to hear from you.

Service Care Solutions benefits and interested please send your CV to andrew.wiles@servicecare.org.uk.

We also offer a £200 candidate referral bonus and a £150 sign-up bonus for new candidates.