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Social Worker – Learning Disabilities Team, Walsall
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Walsall, United Kingdom
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Other
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Posted:
12.08.2025
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Job Description:
Job Title: Social Worker – Learning Disabilities Team
Location: Walsall
Pay Rate: £28.40 per hour
About 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 aperson-centredandstrengths-basedrole, requiring collaboration with multiple agencies to meet care and support needs in line with theCare Act 2014.
What will your responsibilities be?
In this role, you will
* CompleteCare Act assessmentsto determine eligible care and support needs for patients ready for discharge.
* Develop and implementstrengths-based support plansin collaboration with the individual, their family, and professionals.
* Work effectively within amulti-agency teamincluding hospital discharge coordinators, nurses, OTs, and physiotherapists.
* Undertakesafeguarding enquiriesunder Section 42 where appropriate, ensuring adult protection procedures are followed.
* Carry outMental Capacity Act assessments, and contribute tobest interest decisionswhen capacity is in question.
* Supporttimely discharge planning, ensuring that delayed transfers of care are minimised.
* Respond tourgent or unplanned referralsvia the duty system, triaging and prioritising cases based on presenting risk.
* Promote the use ofcommunity-based resources,reablement, andpreventative servicesto avoid unnecessary readmission.
* Maintain high-quality, accurate, and timelycase recordsusing systems such asMosaic.
* Contribute to regularreviews and reassessmentsto ensure that support remains proportionate and effective.
Qualifications & Experience
* Professional Qualification: MA, BA, BSc in Social Work, Diploma in Social Work, or CQSW.
* Registration: Must be registered withSocial Work England.
* Experience: Substantial experience working with vulnerable adults, including those with complex needs.
* Legislation Knowledge: Strong understanding of theCare 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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