Social Worker – Learning Disabilities

<div> <p>Liquid Personnel is recruiting an experienced Social Worker for its client’s Adults Learning Disabilities Team based in Somerset. You will support adults with learning disabilities through person-centred assessments, care planning, and safeguarding, promoting independence and positive outcomes.</p> <p>Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, you will collaborate with partner agencies to deliver effective, strengths-based interventions in line with statutory duties.</p> </div> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">What will your responsibilities be?</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> <ul> <li>Undertake Care Act assessments, reviews and risk assessments for adults with learning disabilities and their carers</li> <li>Manage a caseload of varying complexity, responding to referrals and prioritising need effectively</li> <li>Develop and review person-centred care and support plans, promoting independence and wellbeing</li> <li>Carry out safeguarding enquiries and manage risk in line with statutory duties</li> <li>Support individuals in crisis, applying appropriate legislation to achieve timely outcomes</li> <li>Apply the Mental Capacity Act, including Best Interests decision-making where required</li> <li>Assess carers’ needs and implement appropriate support plans</li> <li>Prepare clear, accurate reports and maintain up-to-date case records</li> <li>Work collaboratively with families, advocates and multi-agency partners</li> <li>Facilitate and coordinate care packages with providers across statutory and independent sectors</li> <li>Participate in team duty rota and contribute to service delivery</li> </ul> <div> <p><strong>Qualifications &amp; Experience</strong></p> <ul> <li>Degree in Social Work (BA, BSc, or MA) or an equivalent recognised qualification</li> <li>Registered with Social Work England</li> <li>Relevant experience within Adult Social Care, ideally within a Learning Disabilities setting</li> <li>Experience managing complex cases, including safeguarding and risk</li> <li>Experience working within multi-disciplinary teams and with partner agencies</li> <li>Strong knowledge of the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, and Human Rights Act</li> <li>Strong assessment, analytical, and decision-making skills</li> <li>Excellent communication and report-writing ability</li> <li>Ability to manage workload and competing priorities</li> <li>Competent IT skills for case recording and data management</li> <li>Ability to work independently and as part of a team</li> <li>Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (essential due to Somerset’s rural nature)</li> </ul> </div> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Why Liquid Personnel?</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}">&nbsp;</span></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="auto"> Free DBS and compliance service</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Twice weekly payroll and ‘Faster Pay’ service, getting you paid more quickly</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Access to exclusive roles that aren’t available from other agencies</span>&nbsp;</li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Free access to Liquid’s exclusive social work training and CPD portal</span>&nbsp;</li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Your own dedicated consultant with extensive social work knowledge</span>&nbsp;</li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Access to a wide selection of social work positions across the UK</span>&nbsp;</li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">“Refer a Friend” bonus – get £500 for each social worker you refer who we successfully place*</span>&nbsp;</li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">“Find your own job” bonus – get £250 for bringing your own position to us *</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> <p><span data-contrast="auto">Liquid Personnel is an equal opportunities employer. Liquid Personnel Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. * Terms and conditions apply to our bonus schemes.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Reasonable Adjustments:</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity by contacting our team. With this information, we will provide&nbsp;appropriate support&nbsp;to you throughout the process and into your work placement.</span>&nbsp;<br><span data-contrast="auto">We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of the Code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England, based on the World Health Organisation (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.</span></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">BH - </span></strong>199634<br><strong><span data-contrast="auto">GH&nbsp;-</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> 35099<br>#LPA</span></p>