Qualified Social Worker – Adults Learning Disabilities Location: North East England
Pay Rate: £27 per hour
Contract Type: Locum (Agency)
Are you an experienced and compassionate Qualified Social Worker with a passion for supporting adults with Learning Disabilities? We’re looking for a committed professional to join a dedicated Adults Learning Disabilities Team in the North East, working for a forward-thinking local authority. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of adults with complex needs while working in a supportive, collaborative, and person-centred environment.
About the Role You’ll play a key role in delivering safe, effective, and empowering adult social care services.
Your responsibilities will include:
1. Carrying out Care Act assessments, support planning, and capacity assessments
2. Managing a diverse caseload of adults with learning disabilities, often with complex needs
3. Working closely with health professionals, ICB teams, and attending Continuing Healthcare (CHC) panels and funding discussions
4. Engaging in safeguarding triage and enquiries
5. Preparing Court of Protection applications when necessary
6. Promoting independence, dignity, and choice for every individual
7. Working in line with statutory duties and local procedures
This is a busy frontline role that demands a high level of organisation, resilience, and empathy — but it’s also incredibly rewarding.
About You We’re looking for someone who is:
8. A Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England
9. Experienced in Learning Disabilities services and adult social care
10. Confident in undertaking Mental Capacity Act assessments and understanding CHC frameworks
11. Skilled at managing a complex caseload with competing priorities
12. Knowledgeable of relevant legislation, including the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, and Safeguarding Adults procedures
13. An effective communicator who can build strong, meaningful relationships with service users, families, and partner agencies
14. Comfortable working independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
Why Join Pertemps? When you work with Pertemps Social Care, you gain more than just a job — you gain a dedicated team that supports your career journey every step of the way.
We offer:
️ Access to social work roles across the UK via your dedicated consultant
️ An easy, online registration process
️ Prompt, reliable weekly payroll
️ Full compliance and admin support
️ £250 referral bonus for every successful candidate you refer
️ Flexible locum opportunities to suit your lifestyle
️ Commutable From: Redcar | Saltburn-by-the-Sea | Guisborough | Brotton | Eston | Skelton | Loftus | Gateshead | Middlesbrough | Hartlepool | Durham | Stockton-on-Tees | Darlington | Whitby | Sunderland | Newcastle | Scarborough | Hambleton | and surrounding areas
Ready to Apply? If you're looking to join a team that truly values compassion, autonomy, and best practice, we want to hear from you.
Refer & Earn Not looking right now? Refer a colleague or friend and receive £250 per successful placement – no limits!
Apply today or contact us for a confidential chat about the role.