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Senior Social Worker - Adults with learning disabilities

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Posted on Jun 11, 2026 by CV-Library
Telford, Shropshire, United Kingdom
Social Care
Immediate Start
£32 - £32 Hourly
Temporary
Our client Telford and Wrekin council is looking for a Senior Social Worker to join their Adults with learning disabilities & Autism team.

Job purpose

To assess plan and manage a professional Social Work case load and to attend and actively participate in weekly Peer review meetings where the work being undertaken with individuals and families is discussed within the ethos of Asset based social work and Community Led Support to make recommendations for final case decisions to be made by the Team Manager.

To undertake duties expected of social workers in line with the Professional Capabilities Framework and Knowledge and Skills statements and in line with Social Work England code of conduct.

Major Tasks

To manage a caseload in line with the BASW Professional Capabilities Framework for an Experienced Qualified Social Worker undertaking strength based assessments and provide evidence when identifying a level of need in line with the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, and Human Rights Act 1998
To promote close and constructive relationships with individuals, their families and the local neighbourhoods.
To work in partnership with a range of statutory, independent and voluntary services to develop and implement Support Plan objectives and outcomes.
To actively participate in reflective practice sessions.
Provide professional opinion and support the practice of colleagues within their team regarding complex cases and act as a resource base for other staff and students.
Work to a range of legal options to support investigation and the safeguarding of vulnerable adults.
Assess/Support Plan/Reviewing individuals receiving care and support from Adult Social Care with an emphasis on an Asset based approach.
Undertake preventative work with individuals to reduce long term care and support needs in line with the Care Act 2014.
Liaise with colleagues in own and other council services and external agencies in order to gather information relevant to Assessment and Support Planning activities.
Maintain and update case notes and other records, write reports as required
Undertake duty tasks as part of the duty rota.
Effectively assess and manage risk use professional curiosity as part of every day risk management.Benefits of working with Remedy

A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant.
Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs
Referral bonus - up to £250* per person placed.
Double payrolls each week.

*Terms & Conditions apply

You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions.

Remedy Social Care is a APSCo Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit

Reference: 225235027

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Senior Social Worker - Adults with learning disabilities

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Posted on Jun 11, 2026 by CV-Library

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Telford, Shropshire, United Kingdom
Social Care
Immediate Start
£32 - £32 Hourly
Temporary
Our client Telford and Wrekin council is looking for a Senior Social Worker to join their Adults with learning disabilities & Autism team.

Job purpose

To assess plan and manage a professional Social Work case load and to attend and actively participate in weekly Peer review meetings where the work being undertaken with individuals and families is discussed within the ethos of Asset based social work and Community Led Support to make recommendations for final case decisions to be made by the Team Manager.

To undertake duties expected of social workers in line with the Professional Capabilities Framework and Knowledge and Skills statements and in line with Social Work England code of conduct.

Major Tasks

To manage a caseload in line with the BASW Professional Capabilities Framework for an Experienced Qualified Social Worker undertaking strength based assessments and provide evidence when identifying a level of need in line with the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, and Human Rights Act 1998
To promote close and constructive relationships with individuals, their families and the local neighbourhoods.
To work in partnership with a range of statutory, independent and voluntary services to develop and implement Support Plan objectives and outcomes.
To actively participate in reflective practice sessions.
Provide professional opinion and support the practice of colleagues within their team regarding complex cases and act as a resource base for other staff and students.
Work to a range of legal options to support investigation and the safeguarding of vulnerable adults.
Assess/Support Plan/Reviewing individuals receiving care and support from Adult Social Care with an emphasis on an Asset based approach.
Undertake preventative work with individuals to reduce long term care and support needs in line with the Care Act 2014.
Liaise with colleagues in own and other council services and external agencies in order to gather information relevant to Assessment and Support Planning activities.
Maintain and update case notes and other records, write reports as required
Undertake duty tasks as part of the duty rota.
Effectively assess and manage risk use professional curiosity as part of every day risk management.Benefits of working with Remedy

A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant.
Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs
Referral bonus - up to £250* per person placed.
Double payrolls each week.

*Terms & Conditions apply

You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions.

Remedy Social Care is a APSCo Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit
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Reference: 225235027

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