£30 Per Hour
Full Time
Temporary
Leeds, West Yorkshire
Social Care
Posted 11 hours ago
Expires In 29 Days
Job Description
📍 West Yorkshire
💰 £30 per hour (agency role)
Are you a dedicated and compassionate Social Worker with a passion for supporting adults with learning disabilities? We’re looking for an experienced practitioner to join a forward-thinking and supportive Adults Learning Disabilities Team in West Yorkshire.
This is an exciting opportunity to work in a well-established local authority known for its positive culture, strong leadership, and commitment to development. You’ll be supported with monthly supervision, reflective practice sessions, and the chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of adults in your community.
🧠 About the Role
As a Qualified Social Worker, you’ll be working with adults with learning disabilities to promote independence, improve quality of life, and support individuals in achieving their personal goals.
You will:
- Carry out strengths-based Care Act assessments
- Develop and review person-centred support plans
- Apply knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act and Safeguarding Adults procedures
- Work closely with families, carers, health professionals, and other agencies
- Promote independence, inclusion, and dignity
- Ensure positive, long-term outcomes through evidence-based practice
✅ What We’re Looking For
We’re seeking a confident and experienced professional who brings empathy, strong problem-solving skills, and a commitment to high-quality social work.
You must have:
- A degree in Social Work (or equivalent qualification)
- Registration with Social Work England
- A minimum of 2 years post-qualified experience, ideally in adult services
- Experience working with adults with learning disabilities or complex needs
- Strong understanding of the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act, and safeguarding frameworks
- The ability to build meaningful relationships with individuals, families, and multi-disciplinary teams
- Excellent communication, assessment, and care planning skills
- A reflective, flexible, and person-centred approach to practice
🔑 Key Responsibilities
- Conduct person-centred assessments and support planning
- Manage a varied caseload and maintain accurate records
- Undertake safeguarding enquiries where necessary
- Promote independence and community engagement
- Offer advice and guidance to service users, carers, and colleagues
- Support the professional development of junior staff and students (where required)
💼 Why Work with Pertemps?
When you join Pertemps as an agency social worker, you’ll benefit from:
- A dedicated consultant who understands your needs
- An easy and fully online registration process
- Weekly, reliable payroll
- Referral bonuses and exclusive incentives
- Full support with compliance, safeguarding, and placement management
📍 Ideal Location for Commuters:
Easily commutable from Oldham, Trafford, Bury, Bolton, Preston, Blackpool, Huddersfield, Halifax, Leeds, York, Wakefield, Bradford, Manchester, Sheffield, Doncaster, and surrounding areas across West Yorkshire and the North West.
🔄 Looking for Something Else?
We recruit across all areas of Qualified Social Work, including:
- Adult Social Work: Learning Disabilities, Mental Health, Hospital Discharge, Community, Reablement, Safeguarding
- Children's Social Work: CIN, CP, Looked After Children, Court, Localities, MASH
- Leadership Roles: Team Manager, Assistant Team Manager, Service Manager, Head of Service
- Specialist Roles: IRO, BIA, AMHP, Preparation for Adulthood, Transition Services
💬 Not currently looking? No problem — we offer generous referral bonuses, so please pass this opportunity on to a colleague or friend!
Ready to make a difference in adult social care? Apply today 👇 and take the next step in your career with a team that values your skills and supports your growth.
Vicki Aspinall
Vicki.Aspinall@pprsocialcare.co.uk
07484906671
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