Social Worker – Learning Disabilities
- Walsall
- £28.40 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
Location: Walsall
Pay Rate: £28.40 per hourAbout the Role:Liquid Personnel is recruiting Adult Social Workers to join its client’s Learning Disabilities Team based in Walsall. In this role, you will support adults (18+) with a diagnosed learning disability to lead safe, independent, and fulfilling lives. This is a person-centred and strengths-based role, requiring collaboration with multiple agencies to meet care and support needs in line with the Care Act 2014.What will your responsibilities be?In this role, you will
- Complete Care Act assessments to determine eligible care and support needs for patients ready for discharge.
- Develop and implement strengths-based support plans in collaboration with the individual, their family, and professionals.
- Work effectively within a multi-agency team including hospital discharge coordinators, nurses, OTs, and physiotherapists.
- Undertake safeguarding enquiries under Section 42 where appropriate, ensuring adult protection procedures are followed.
- Carry out Mental Capacity Act assessments, and contribute to best interest decisions when capacity is in question.
- Support timely discharge planning, ensuring that delayed transfers of care are minimised.
- Respond to urgent or unplanned referrals via the duty system, triaging and prioritising cases based on presenting risk.
- Promote the use of community-based resources, reablement, and preventative services to avoid unnecessary readmission.
- Maintain high-quality, accurate, and timely case records using systems such as Mosaic.
- Contribute to regular reviews and reassessments to ensure that support remains proportionate and effective.
- Professional Qualification: MA, BA, BSc in Social Work, Diploma in Social Work, or CQSW.
- Registration: Must be registered with Social Work England.
- Experience: Substantial experience working with vulnerable adults, including those with complex needs.
- Legislation Knowledge: Strong understanding of the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, and safeguarding procedures.
- Skills: Excellent assessment, analysis, and communication skills. Ability to work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary setting.
- Driving Licence: Full UK driving licence and access to a car is often required for community visits.
- Free DBS and compliance service
- Twice weekly payroll and ‘Faster Pay’ service, getting you paid more quickly
- Access to exclusive roles that aren’t available from other agencies
- Free access to Liquid’s exclusive social work training and CPD portal
- Your own dedicated consultant with extensive social work knowledge
- Access to a wide selection of social work positions across the UK
- “Refer a Friend” bonus – get £500 for each social worker you refer who we successfully place*
- “Find your own job” bonus – get £250 for bringing your own position to us *
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