£28.50 Per Hour
Full Time
Temporary
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
Social Care
Posted around 1 month ago
Expires In 4 Days
Job Description
📍 Location: North East
💷 Pay Rate: £28.50 per hour (via agency)
Are you an experienced and compassionate social worker ready to make a real impact in the lives of adults with learning disabilities and autism? We’re looking for a Senior Social Worker to join a forward-thinking Learning Disability & Autism Intake Team in the North East. In this role, you’ll lead by example in delivering proactive, person-centred care that puts the needs and dignity of every individual first. You'll work alongside a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team that values innovation, reflective practice, and strengths-based approaches. If you're ready to bring your professional expertise and proactive mindset to a role that truly matters — this could be the opportunity for you.
💼 Your Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct strength-based assessments to identify social care needs and appropriate interventions.
- Develop and review personalised care and support plans in collaboration with individuals and families.
- Make informed decisions using your knowledge of legislation, risk assessment, and safeguarding practices.
- Signpost service users to appropriate services, resources, and community support.
- Provide advice and support to unqualified staff and students.
- Work flexibly and collaboratively with health, housing, and voluntary sector partners.
- Promote dignity, empowerment, and independence in every interaction.
✅ About You:
- Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England.
- Minimum of 4 years' post-qualifying experience in Adult Social Care.
- Strong knowledge of current social care legislation, including the Care Act 2014 and Mental Capacity Act.
- Experience supporting adults with learning disabilities and/or autism.
- Skilled in managing complex caseloads while maintaining high standards of practice.
- Able to build strong relationships with individuals, carers, and partner agencies.
- Proactive, reflective, and committed to continuous improvement.
🌟 Why Join Through Pertemps?
- Access to roles nationwide via a dedicated consultant.
- Simple online registration process.
- Referral bonus schemes and incentives.
- Prompt, reliable payroll every week.
- Ongoing compliance and support – so you can focus on what matters.
📍 Easily commutable from: Redcar, Saltburn-by-the-Sea, Guisborough, Durham, Middlesbrough, Hartlepool, Sunderland, Stockton-on-Tees, Newcastle, Scarborough, York, Hull, Leeds, Bradford, Wakefield, Doncaster, Harrogate, and surrounding North East areas.
💬 Looking for something different?
We recruit across the full range of Qualified Social Work roles — including IROs, BIA, MASH, Children in Care, Adults, and Management roles.
💰 Refer a friend or colleague and earn a £250 referral bonus!
📩 Apply now or get in touch to find out more.👇
Vicki Aspinall
Vicki.Aspinall@pprsocialcare.co.uk
07484906671
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Pertemps Professional Recruitment
19 Great Winchester Street
London
Greater London
EC2N 2JA
0203 897 1477
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