Our client Cambridgeshire County Council is looking for an Adults Social Worker to join their Learning Disabilities & project work service.
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Locum Social Worker who will work closely with the Senior Social Worker and the Contracts and Brokerage Team to deliver high-quality, person-centred support within a specialist service.
This role sits within a county-wide specialist team working with adults with Learning Disabilities and Autism (LD&A). A key focus of the role is reviewing complex and high-cost care packages to ensure they are delivering positive outcomes, remain proportionate to need, and represent good value for public resources.
Key Responsibilities
Complete Care Act 2014 assessments, including complex and high-cost care packages
Undertake timely reviews following changes in individuals' needs or circumstances
Deliver a minimum of two completed and recorded assessments per week
Carry out face-to-face assessments and reviews
Actively involve advocates, carers, and families
Analyse and evaluate care and support arrangements
Work closely with brokerage and contracts colleagues
Ensure care packages maximise independence and wellbeing
Maintain accurate and defensible records
Essential Requirements
Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration
Experience with Learning Disabilities/Autism
Knowledge of Care Act 2014 and Mental Capacity Act
Experience reviewing complex care packages
Access to own vehicle is essentialBenefits 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
