Adult Social Worker – Learning Disabilities Team
Location: Coventry, UK
Pay Rate: £31.97 per hour
Contract: Locum • Ongoing • Full Time
Working Hours: 8:30am–5:00pm (Mon–Thu), 8:30am–4:30pm (Fri)
Working Pattern: Hybrid (40% office-based, mainly Wednesdays)
Role Overview
An excellent locum opportunity has arisen for an experienced Adult Social Worker to join the Learning Disabilities Team in Coventry. This ongoing full-time role is ideal for a dedicated professional passionate about improving outcomes for adults with learning disabilities. You will work within a supportive and well-established team, managing a varied caseload while benefiting from flexible hybrid working.
Perks and Benefits
* Locum Flexibility: Choose assignments that suit your lifestyle while gaining varied professional experience
* Hybrid Working: Balance office presence with remote working, supporting work-life balance
* Competitive Pay: Earn £31.97 per hour with holiday pay entitlement
* Professional Development: Enhance your skills while working alongside experienced colleagues
* Networking Opportunities: Build strong professional relationships across services and partner agencies
What You Will Do
* Manage a caseload of approximately 15–20 cases, with a focus on safeguarding and care management
* Review and assess individuals with existing care and support arrangements, responding to changes in need
* Complete Community Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (CDoLS) applications and renewals
* Undertake court work, producing high-quality legal reports and documentation
* Ensure practice complies with the Mental Capacity Act, Human Rights Act, and Care Act 2014
* Participate in duty days once or twice per month
* Work collaboratively with community services, supported living providers, and specialist care homes
Why Coventry
* A vibrant city with a rich cultural heritage and welcoming community
* Excellent transport links across the UK
* A strong balance of city living, green spaces, and local amenities
* An ideal place to grow your career while enjoying a high quality of life
Working with Sanctuary Personnel
* Trusted and award-winning recruitment agency
* Rated ‘Excellent’ on Trustpilot with over 1,000 reviews
* Specialists in social care and healthcare recruitment
* Dedicated to securing the best rates and roles aligned with your skills and experience
This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful difference while advancing your social work career in a supportive and flexible environment.
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