JOB-20240819-db742659 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.