📍 Darlington💼 Locum Opportunity 🕒 Full-time | Hybrid working availableI'm currently working with a forward-thinking Adult Social Care... Read more
📍 Darlington
💼 Locum Opportunity
🕒 Full-time | Hybrid working available
I'm currently working with a forward-thinking Adult Social Care team in Darlington who are looking to appoint an experienced Learning Disabilities & Autism Social Worker to join their service.
This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a genuinely lovely, supportive team that is making a real difference to the lives of adults with learning disabilities and autism, supporting them to achieve positive, person-centred outcomes.
🔎 Please note: there is a strong focus on clearing a backlog of Care Act Assessments, so this role would suit someone confident, organised, and able to hit the ground running.
About the RoleYou will play a key role in delivering statutory social work responsibilities, working with adults across Darlington to safeguard and promote independence using a strength-based approach.
This is not a role for newly qualified workers - you will be trusted with complex cases and expected to contribute to wider service delivery during a busy period.
Key ResponsibilitiesManaging a caseload of complex adults with learning disabilities and/or autismUndertaking a high volume of Care Act Assessments to support backlog reductionCompleting reviews and safeguarding enquiriesPromoting independence, wellbeing, and personalised outcomesWorking collaboratively with families, carers, and multi-agency partnersTaking a lead role in complex case management and decision-makingSupporting service delivery during a period of increased demandWhat We're Looking For✅ Qualified Social Worker (ESSENTIAL)
✅ Social Work England registered
✅ Proven post-qualified experience in Adult Social Care
✅ Strong background in Learning Disabilities and Autism
✅ Confident managing complex caseloads and safeguarding work
✅ Comfortable working at pace to clear outstanding assessments
✅ Strong understanding of strength-based, person-centred practice
With over 20+ years' recruitment experience, I take a straightforward, honest approach - no pushy sales, just genuine support to help you find the right role.
✅ Access to exclusive roles not on the open market
✅ Honest advice and tailored interview prep
✅ Ongoing support throughout your contract
✅ £300 referral bonus if you recommend a colleague
For more information or to apply, contact:
Davina Cripps
📞 07385 031109
📧 [email protected]
If this one isn't quite right, still get in touch - I work with a range of Adult Social Work opportunities across the UK.
Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
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📍 Darlington 💼 Locum Opportunity🕒 Full-time | Hybrid working availableI'm currently working with a forward-thinking Adult Social Care... Read more
📍 Darlington
💼 Locum Opportunity
🕒 Full-time | Hybrid working available
I'm currently working with a forward-thinking Adult Social Care team in Darlington who are looking to appoint an experienced Learning Disabilities & Autism Social Worker to join their service.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a team making a genuine difference to the lives of adults with learning disabilities and autism, supporting them to achieve positive, person-centred outcomes.
About the RoleYou will play a key role in delivering statutory social work responsibilities, working with adults across Darlington to safeguard and promote independence using a strength-based approach.
This is not a role for newly qualified workers - you will be trusted with complex cases and expected to contribute to wider service development.
Key responsibilities include:
Managing a caseload of complex adults with learning disabilities and/or autismUndertaking Care Act assessments, reviews, and safeguarding enquiriesPromoting independence, wellbeing, and personalised outcomesWorking collaboratively with families, carers, and multi-agency partnersTaking a lead role in complex case management and decision-makingContributing to team development, best practice, and service improvementWhat We're Looking For✅ Qualified Social Worker (ESSENTIAL)
✅ Social Work England registered
✅ Proven post-qualified Social Worker experience (Adult Social Care)
✅ Strong experience working with Learning Disabilities and Autism
✅ Ability to confidently manage complex cases and safeguarding work
✅ Experience working within a strength-based, person-centred framework
With over 20+ years' recruitment experience, I take a straightforward, honest approach - no pushy sales, just genuine support to help you find the right role.
✅ Access to exclusive roles not on the open market
✅ Honest advice and interview prep tailored to you
✅ Ongoing support throughout your contract
✅ £300 referral bonus if you recommend a colleague
For more information or to apply, contact:
Davina Cripps
📞 07385 031109
📧 [email protected]
If this one isn't quite right, still get in touch - I work with a range of Adults Social Work opportunities across the UK.
Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
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