Social Worker
13 hours ago
London
Job Title: Social Worker Adults Location: Yorkshire Hours: 37 hours per week (full-time) Start date :ASAP (pending interview and compliance) Rate: £40 per hour Job type: Locum / Agency Contact: Shanie Thomas on 07484 512953 or Make a real impact in Adult Social Care Are you a qualified Adults Social Worker seeking a role that makes a real difference? Join a fast-paced, forward-thinking Adults Review Team in West Yorkshire, where your expertise will directly shape the lives of adults with learning disabilities. This is your chance to be part of a service that values innovation, collaboration, and meaningful outcomes. Adults Social Worker Learning Disabilities Role Overview: Pertemps is proud to partner with a highly supportive local authority team dedicated to transforming adult social care. Youll work alongside passionate multidisciplinary professionals, conducting strengths-based assessments and driving positive change across community settings. If you're looking for a role where your voice matters and your skills make a differenc........this is it! Adult Social Worker - Learning Disabilities Key Responsibilities: Toconduct robust Care Act reviews and support planning, to ensure all service provisions meet the statutory requirements and service users needs. To conduct a comprehensive reviews to uncover inefficiencies and areas requiring enhancement in the delivery of adult social care services. To identify and eliminate instances of financial waste through a meticulous review of current expenditures and service provisions. To develop and implement strategies to effectively manage and reduce the backlog of care reviews, ensuring timely and accurate service delivery. To use thestrength-based methodology, focusing on the utilisation of home technology and alternative equipment to reduce formal care support and promote service user independence. To ensure all residents have undergone financial assessments, close unprovided open provisions, ensure provider compliance with contractual obligations (for example, only billing for care provided), reviewing care logs against provider invoicing and recouping any overpayments to providers. To implement measures to prevent the misuse of direct payments, recoup funds in cases of misuse, and address unspent balances in accounts of deceased residents, those who have moved to care homes and those whose direct payments are larger than required to meet their care and support needs. To effectively prioritise and manage your caseload. To keep accurate records in relation to the contact and work undertaken, using electronic record systems (Liquid Logic) and other relevant ICT systems. Candidate Requirements for theAdults Social Worker role: A recognised social work qualification (e.g., Degree in Social Work, DipSW, or equivalent) At least 3 years post-qualifying experience Current registration with Social Work England Experience in adult social care Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team Knowledge of relevant legislation, policies, and procedures related to adult social care Benefits of workingwith Pertemps? When you work as a locum with us, you can expect: A dedicated recruitment consultant with access to exclusive social care roles UK-wide A fast, online registration process with support throughout Full compliance handled by us hassle-free Reliable weekly payroll A referral bonus scheme refer a friend and earn! Looking for Something Different? If theAdults Social Workerrole isnt quite right, were still here to help. We have a wide range of local authority locum roles across the UK, including: Qualified Social Workers (Adults, Children & Families, MASH, Mental Health) Occupational Therapists (Hospital Discharge, Reablement, Moving & Handling) Educational Psychologists SEND professionals Whether youre seeking remote work, flexible hours, or a better rate, we are likely to have access to a role thats the perfect match for you.Contact:Shanie Thomas on 07484 512953 or submit your cv to TPBN1_UKTJ