ASYE Social Worker – Learning Disability Adult Social Care Team
Job Specialism: Social Worker – Adults (Learning Disability). Location: Wandsworth, UK. Pay Rate: £32.00 per hour. Contract Type: Locum. Contract Length: Ongoing. Working Pattern: Part Time / Full Time.
Job Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an ASYE Social Worker to join the Learning Disability Adult Social Care Team in Wandsworth.
This ongoing locum role offers a competitive hourly rate of £32.00 with the flexibility to work part time or full time. Richmond and Wandsworth Councils are seeking qualified post-ASYE Social Workers who are passionate about supporting adults with learning disabilities to live safe, independent, and fulfilling lives.
You will work within a supportive, multidisciplinary adult social care environment, delivering high-quality, person-centred statutory social work in line with legislation, best practice, and local authority standards.
Perks and Benefits
Part Time / Full Time Flexibility: Choose a working pattern that fits your lifestyle and commitments.
Hourly Pay: Earn £32.00 per hour, giving you strong earning potential and flexibility.
Professional Development: Access the Adult Social Care Academy and a wide range of learning and development opportunities.
Supportive Team Environment: Join a collaborative and experienced service made up of Service Managers, Assistant Service Managers, Senior Social Workers, Social Workers, and Social Care Assessors.
Meaningful Work: Make a real, visible difference to the lives of adults with learning disabilities in your community.
Career Progression: Build your experience and confidence in a high-quality statutory adult social care setting.
What You Will Do
Carry out comprehensive assessments of individuals’ and carers’ needs and risks, promoting independence while preventing harm.
Work collaboratively with service users and carers using a person-centred, strengths-based approach.
Apply core social work principles, values, and ethics, ensuring respect for diversity and promoting choice, control, and wellbeing.
Manage a caseload of adults with learning disabilities in line with Care Act 2014 duties and statutory guidance.
Contribute as an active member of a multidisciplinary team, working closely with managers, senior practitioners, and partner agencies.
Keep up to date with legislation, national guidance, and best practice frameworks to safeguard adults at risk.
Deliver high standards of service provision, ensuring residents’ and service users’ interests remain central to all decision-making.
Maintain accurate, timely, and high-quality case recording in line with local authority and professional standards.
Participate in supervision, training, and continuous professional development to strengthen your practice and confidence.
Requirements
Degree in Social Work (or equivalent) and registered with Social Work England.
Experience working within Adult Social Care, ideally with learning disability or vulnerable adults.
Sound knowledge of the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act, and safeguarding procedures.
Ability to manage a caseload, assess risk make defensible professional decisions.
Strong communication, assessment, and report‑writing skills.
Why Wandsworth?
Wandsworth is a vibrant and diverse London borough, offering an excellent quality of life with its green spaces, riverside walks, and fantastic transport links into Central London.
It combines the energy of city living with a strong community feel, making it a brilliant place to develop your career while enjoying a great lifestyle.
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