Job Title: Social Worker – Learning DisabilitiesLocation: Kingston Upon Thames
Pay Rate: £32 per hour
Job Description:
Liquid Personnel is currently recruiting a Social Worker to join its client’s Learning Disabilities Team based in Kingston Upon Thames.
This role focuses on supporting young people aged 17 to 25 as they transition from Children’s Services to Adult Social Care.
You will empower individuals to navigate this critical phase with confidence, independence and dignity—ensuring their needs are met through person-centred planning and multi-agency collaboration.
What will your responsibilities be?
1. Complete Care Act assessments and develop outcome-focused support plans.
2. Undertake prevention and enablement work, including direct interventions and reviews.
3. Carry out Mental Capacity Act assessments, Best Interests decisions, and DoLS applications.
4. Respond to safeguarding concerns and lead Section 42 enquiries.
5. Implement safeguarding plans and apply Making Safeguarding Personal principles.
6. Apply a strengths-based approach to support young people and their families.
7. Participate in Pathway Plans, EHCP reviews, and IRO meetings.
8. Explore funding options including Continuing Healthcare and Section 117 aftercare.
9. Develop effective partnerships and joint working arrangements to ensure smooth transitions.
10. Manage a diverse caseload and participate in weekly duty rotations.
11. Maintain accurate and timely records, including assessments, case notes, and funding applications.
Benefits:
12. Make a Difference: Help change the lives of adults
13. Great Team: Work with a supportive and collaborative crew.
Qualifications & Experience:
To be successful in this role you must have,
14. Social Work England registration
15. Eligible to work in the UK
16. Hold a full UK driving licence
17. Post-qualified experience
18. Degree level or equivalent in Social Work
Why Liquid Personnel?
19. Free DBS and compliance service
20. Twice weekly payroll and ‘Faster Pay’ service, getting you paid more quickly
21. Access to exclusive roles that aren’t available from other agencies
22. Free access to Liquid’s exclusive social work training and CPD portal
23. Your own dedicated consultant with extensive social work knowledge
24. Access to a wide selection of social work positions across the UK
25. “Refer a Friend” bonus – get £500 for each social worker you refer who we successfully place*
26. “Find your own job” bonus – get £250 for bringing your own position to us *