JOB-20240819-db742659 Job Title: Locum Social Worker - Cognitive & Physical Disabilities Team Location: Leicester, UK Salary: £34.00 Hourly Contract Type: Ongoing | Full Time / Part Time Locum Social Worker - Cognitive & Physical Disabilities Team An excellent ongoing opportunity is available for a Locum Social Worker to join the Cognitive & Physical Disabilities Team in Leicester, earning an impressive £34.00 per hour. This role offers the flexibility to work full-time or part-time, allowing you to balance professional commitments while making a meaningful difference in the lives of adults with learning disabilities, autism, acquired brain injury, neurological conditions, and physical disabilities. You will be working within a supportive environment that values strengths-based practice, collaboration, and high-quality statutory social care. Perks and benefits: Full-Time / Part-Time Flexibility: Choose hours that suit your lifestyle while enjoying the freedom of locum work. Varied Experience: Build your CV through exposure to diverse cases, settings, and multidisciplinary teams. Competitive Hourly Rate: Earn a strong rate while delivering impactful adult social care. Professional Development: Access supportive supervision, training, and opportunities to enhance your skills. Career Variety: Experience different approaches to care and broaden your professional expertise. What you will do: Conduct Care Act 2014 assessments for adults with cognitive and/or physical disabilities. Develop and review person-centred, strengths-based care and support plans to maximise independence. Apply the Mental Capacity Act 2005, completing capacity assessments and best interest decisions. Work collaboratively with advocates, families, carers, and multidisciplinary professionals. Identify and respond to safeguarding concerns, completing risk assessments and protection plans. Liaise with health professionals, occupational therapists, and voluntary sector partners. Support transitions from children's to adult services, ensuring continuity of care. Maintain accurate, timely, and high-quality case records in line with Social Work England standards and local policies. Engage in supervision, training, and continuous professional development. Why Leicester? Leicester is a vibrant and inclusive city with a rich cultural heritage, excellent green spaces, and strong transport links. Its welcoming community and dynamic city centre make it a fantastic place to live and work while developing your social work career. Working with Sanctuary Personnel: Sanctuary Personnel is a trusted and award-winning recruitment agency. With an 'Excellent' Trustpilot rating from over 1,000 reviews and multiple prestigious industry awards, we are committed to securing the best roles and rates that align with your experience and career goals. Apply today and take the next step in delivering high-quality, person-centred adult social care in Leicester.