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
About the Role
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.
Key Responsibilities
* 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.
Essential Requirements
✔ 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
Desirable Experience
- 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
Locum Social Worker Requirements
- 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
Benefits
- Excellent Rates
- Refer-a-friend scheme*
- Assistance with DBS applications
- Dedicated consultant support
- Varied career and flexible working opportunities
If you are interested in this Social Worker position please apply online or call us directly.
Supply Care Solutions have a number of locum jobs across the UK. * All locums must be contract compliant before commencing work through our agency. We are recruiting professionals across all specialisms and grade. We offer an excellent referral bonus for any new worker you refer to us *Terms and conditions apply. Supply Care Solutions works in conjunction with Monitor/TDA rate caps
