ld team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out Care Act 2014 assessments and reviews for individuals with learning disabilities.

• Develop outcome-focused, person-centred support plans in collaboration with service users and their carers.

• Work within a multi-disciplinary framework, liaising with health professionals, care providers, families, and other stakeholders.

• Respond to safeguarding concerns and manage risks appropriately, in accordance with local policies and statutory guidance.

• Undertake Mental Capacity Act assessments and contribute to Best Interest decisions where necessary.

• Support transitions, hospital discharges, and reviews of long-term placements.

• Maintain accurate and timely case records using Gateshead's electronic case management system.

• Participate in team meetings, reflective supervision, and service development activities.

Person Specification:

• Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England (SWE) registration.

• Previous experience working in a community-based learning disabilities team or adult social care setting.

• Knowledge of relevant legislation, including the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, and Safeguarding Adults procedures.

• Strong assessment, communication, and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to manage a varied caseload with competing priorities.

• Experience using electronic case recording systems is desirable.

• Enhanced DBS clearance is required.

Benefits:

• Competitive hourly rate of £19 - £25 per hour.

• Flexible working hybrid working.

• Ongoing professional development and support.

• Opportunity to work within a well-established and supportive team.

Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.

Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffing.