Social Worker, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Care Act Reviews

Adult Social Worker – Learning Disabilities & Autism Team

• £28.40 per hour
• Telford, Shropshire
• temporary contract, full time hours
• Hybrid, home/office/client

About the role:
We are looking to recruit a Qualified Social Worker for a Learning Disabilities & Autism Team in Shropshire. As a Qualified Social Worker, you will manage a caseload of adults, delivering strengths-based assessments, support planning, safeguarding interventions, and reviews to promote independence, wellbeing, and positive outcomes. Emphasis will be on Care Act reviews. 

Key Responsibilities;

• Manage a professional caseload, completing assessments, support plans, reviews, and risk assessments.
• Apply strengths-based and asset-based approaches to support individuals and families.
• Promote safeguarding and undertake investigations where required.
• Work collaboratively with statutory, voluntary, and community partners to achieve agreed outcomes.
• Attend and contribute to peer reviews, reflective practice sessions, and team discussions.
• Maintain accurate case records, reports, and documentation.
• Provide professional advice and guidance to colleagues and support less experienced staff and students.
• Undertake duty responsibilities as part of the team rota. 
• Promote equality, dignity, choice, and person-centred practice.

What you need:

• A degree in Social Work or equivalent
• Registered with Social Work England
• At least 2 years PQE direct employment within English Local Authorities
• Completed relevant post-qualifying training
• Enhanced DBS check
• Excellent communication and written skills

 
 
Why Work with Pertemps Social Care?
 
We’re committed to making your job search seamless and rewarding. Here’s what our candidates can expect:
 
✅ Your Own Consultant – Your contact will be a social care specialist who knows the sector inside-out, has great connections across the region, and provides the tailored career advice you need to ensure the next step is the best one for you.
✅ Simple, Online Registration – Our process is designed to ensure your registration journey is quick and straightforward.
✅ Exclusive Roles – you have access to roles exclusive to us 
✅ Great Incentives – We have an exceptional referral scheme. Recommend your friends and colleagues and earn an introduction fee of £250. We will pay you £250 if you find your own role
✅ State of the Art Compliance – We use powerful next-generation software to manage these critical processes are as quick, efficient, and stress-free as possible.
✅ Fast, Reliable Payroll – Get paid promptly and securely, every time.
And much more to ensure your job-search is smooth and hassle-free.
 
Our Roles
 
We place Social Care Practitioners into a wide range of essential roles, including:

• Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO)
• Best Interest Assessor (BIA)
• Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)
• Looked After Children (LAC)
• Fostering / Adoption
• Children’s & Adult Social Work
• Service Manager / Head of Service
• Team Manager / Assistant Team Manager
• Occupational Therapist

 
If you’re interested in finding your next role in social care, we can help!
 
📩 Get in Touch Today!
📧 kaye.fleming@pprsocialcare.co.uk
📞 07435 787 863 / 0161 804 7658
 
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