Locum Learning Disabilities Qualified Social Worker

Locum Social Worker – Community Learning Disability Team (Adult Safeguarding)

Role Overview

East Sussex County Council is seeking an experienced Locum Social Worker to join the Community Learning Disability Team, working within the Adult Safeguarding Duty Team. This is a full-time locum opportunity working 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm, offered on an initial 3-month contract.

This rewarding role offers the opportunity to work with adults with learning disabilities, undertaking safeguarding enquiries, strengths-based assessments and outcome-focused interventions to promote independence, wellbeing and safety. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, supporting adults, carers and families while ensuring statutory duties are met under the Care Act and other relevant legislation.

Key Responsibilities

   
• Undertake safeguarding enquiries and investigations involving adults with learning disabilities.
     

• Complete strengths-based assessments, reviews and outcome-focused support planning.
     

• Assess and manage risk, ensuring appropriate safeguarding interventions are implemented.
     

• Work within the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act, Human Rights Act and other relevant legislation.
     

• Commission appropriate care and support services and review outcomes.
     

• Work collaboratively with health professionals, partner agencies, carers and families to promote independence and wellbeing.
     

• Identify and appropriately escalate safeguarding concerns relating to both adults and children.
     

• Prepare high-quality reports and maintain accurate case records using the council’s recording systems.
     

• Represent the service at safeguarding meetings, panels and court proceedings where required.
     

• Support the development of students, newly qualified social workers and colleagues through mentoring and knowledge sharing.

About You

You will be a confident and experienced Adult Social Worker with a strong understanding of safeguarding practice and experience working with adults with learning disabilities. You will be able to manage a varied workload independently, demonstrate sound professional judgement and build positive relationships with service users, carers and partner agencies.

Requirements

   
• Qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration.
     

• Minimum of two years’ post-qualified social work experience.
     

• Successful completion of the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) or equivalent.
     

• Experience working within Adult Social Care, ideally within a Community Learning Disability Team or Adult Safeguarding service.
     

• Strong knowledge of the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act, safeguarding legislation and associated statutory guidance.
     

• Experience undertaking safeguarding enquiries, needs assessments, risk assessments, care planning and reviews.
     

• Excellent communication, analytical, report writing and decision-making skills.
     

• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary environment while managing a busy caseload.
     

• Full ability to meet the travel requirements of the role.

Contract & Salary

   
• Job Title: Locum Social Worker – Community Learning Disability Team (Adult Safeguarding)
     

• Location: East Sussex County Council
     

• Service: Adult Social Care & Health – Community Learning Disability Team
     

• Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday (9:00am – 5:00pm)
     

• Contract: 3 Months
     

• Working Pattern: Full-time Locum
     

• Salary: Negotiable
     

• Start Date: ASAP

How to Apply

If you’re an experienced Adult Social Worker with safeguarding experience and a passion for supporting adults with learning disabilities, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to join East Sussex County Council’s Community Learning Disability Team and apply using the form on the page.