Qualified Social Worker - Adult - Learning Disabilities

🧠 Qualified Social Worker – Adults Learning Disabilities 📍 Location: North East England
💷 Pay Rate: £27 per hour
🕒 Contract Type: Locum (Agency)

Are you an experienced and compassionate Qualified Social Worker with a passion for supporting adults with Learning Disabilities? We’re looking for a committed professional to join a dedicated Adults Learning Disabilities Team in the North East, working for a forward-thinking local authority. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of adults with complex needs while working in a supportive, collaborative, and person-centred environment.

🔍 About the Role You’ll play a key role in delivering safe, effective, and empowering adult social care services.
Your responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out Care Act assessments, support planning, and capacity assessments
• Managing a diverse caseload of adults with learning disabilities, often with complex needs
• Working closely with health professionals, ICB teams, and attending Continuing Healthcare (CHC) panels and funding discussions
• Engaging in safeguarding triage and enquiries
• Preparing Court of Protection applications when necessary
• Promoting independence, dignity, and choice for every individual
• Working in line with statutory duties and local procedures

This is a busy frontline role that demands a high level of organisation, resilience, and empathy — but it’s also incredibly rewarding.

👤 About You We’re looking for someone who is:

• ✅ A Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England
• ✅ Experienced in Learning Disabilities services and adult social care
• ✅ Confident in undertaking Mental Capacity Act assessments and understanding CHC frameworks
• ✅ Skilled at managing a complex caseload with competing priorities
• ✅ Knowledgeable of relevant legislation, including the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, and Safeguarding Adults procedures
• ✅ An effective communicator who can build strong, meaningful relationships with service users, families, and partner agencies
• ✅ Comfortable working independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team

💼 Why Join Pertemps? When you work with Pertemps Social Care, you gain more than just a job — you gain a dedicated team that supports your career journey every step of the way.
We offer:
✔️ Access to social work roles across the UK via your dedicated consultant
✔️ An easy, online registration process
✔️ Prompt, reliable weekly payroll
✔️ Full compliance and admin support
✔️ £250 referral bonus for every successful candidate you refer
✔️ Flexible locum opportunities to suit your lifestyle

🗺️ Commutable From: Redcar | Saltburn-by-the-Sea | Guisborough | Brotton | Eston | Skelton | Loftus | Gateshead | Middlesbrough | Hartlepool | Durham | Stockton-on-Tees | Darlington | Whitby | Sunderland | Newcastle | Scarborough | Hambleton | and surrounding areas
💬 Ready to Apply? If you're looking to join a team that truly values compassion, autonomy, and best practice, we want to hear from you.
💸 Refer & Earn Not looking right now? Refer a colleague or friend and receive £250 per successful placement – no limits!

📩 Apply today or contact us for a confidential chat about the role.👇