Social Worker – Adults Learning Disabilities Team – Somerset Council

Job Description

Social Worker (Adults) – Learning Disabilities Team – Somerset Council

Somerset Council is recruiting a Social Worker to join their Adults Services division within the Learning Disabilities Team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with adults with learning disabilities and their families, supporting them to live fulfilling and independent lives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a caseload of adults with learning disabilities and assess their individual needs.
• Undertake Care Act assessments and reviews, ensuring person-centred support planning.
• Promote the wellbeing and safeguarding of service users in line with statutory responsibilities.
• Work closely with families, carers, and multi-agency partners to achieve positive outcomes.
• Support service users in accessing community resources, services, and appropriate funding streams.
• Maintain accurate and timely records in line with Somerset Council’s practice standards.

Essential Requirements:

• Qualified Social Worker (QSW) with Social Work England registration.
• Previous experience working within adult social care, ideally with learning disabilities.
• Strong knowledge of the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, and safeguarding procedures.
• Excellent communication, assessment, and partnership-working skills.

Additional Information:

• Office-based at Brympton Way, Somerset.
• Full-time: 37 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 08:30 – 17:00).
• Inside IR35

Ardent Social is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment. We welcome applications from all backgrounds regardless of race, gender, disability, age, religion, or sexual orientation.