Social Worker – Learning Disability Team

Job Description

Job Title: Social Worker – Learning Disability Team
Specialism: Adult Services
Location: Cambridgeshire, UK
Salary: £38.00 Per Hour
Type: Temporary / Full Time

We are seeking an experienced Social Worker to join a specialist Learning Disability Team based in Cambridgeshire. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated practitioner with significant experience supporting adults with Learning Disabilities and Autism, alongside a strong background in reviewing complex care packages. Working as part of a county-wide project, you will collaborate with the Senior Social Worker, Contracts Team and Brokerage Team to deliver high-quality, person-centred services that promote independence and achieve positive outcomes.

Perks and Benefits

• Flexible Hybrid Working: Benefit from a flexible working arrangement with travel across Cambridgeshire and an anticipated office attendance of approximately one day per week.
• Specialist Project Work: Be part of a high-profile project reviewing complex and high-cost care packages across the county.
• Collaborative Team Environment: Work alongside experienced professionals within the Learning Disability Team, Contracts Team and Brokerage Team.
• Professional Development: Gain valuable experience within a specialist adult social care service focused on quality improvement.
• Varied Caseload: Work with adults with Learning Disabilities and Autism across a wide range of complex cases.
• Meaningful Impact: Help ensure care packages remain person-centred, proportionate and deliver positive outcomes while promoting independence.

What You Will Do

• Complete Care Act 2014 assessments, including complex and high-cost care package reviews.
• Undertake timely reviews following changes in individuals’ needs or circumstances.
• Carry out face-to-face assessments and reviews across Cambridgeshire.
• Review complex care packages to ensure they continue to meet assessed needs and provide value for public resources.
• Work collaboratively with the Senior Social Worker, Contracts Team and Brokerage Team to develop effective care solutions.
• Involve individuals, families, carers and advocates throughout the assessment and review process.
• Analyse care and support arrangements to promote independence, wellbeing and person-centred outcomes.
• Maintain accurate, timely and defensible case records in accordance with statutory requirements.
• Deliver a minimum of two completed and recorded assessments each week.

Essential Requirements

• Qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration.
• Significant experience working with adults with Learning Disabilities and Autism (LD&A).
• Experience reviewing complex and high-cost care packages.
• Strong knowledge of the Care Act 2014 and Mental Capacity Act.
• Experience undertaking project-based social work within Adult Services is highly desirable.
• Full UK driving licence with access to your own vehicle, as regular travel across Cambridgeshire is required.

Why Cambridgeshire?

Cambridgeshire offers an excellent opportunity to work within a progressive specialist adult service committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred support. With flexible working arrangements, collaborative multidisciplinary teams and meaningful project work, this role provides an excellent opportunity to further develop your expertise within Learning Disability services.

Working with Ardent Social

At Ardent Social, we are passionate about connecting experienced social work professionals with high-quality opportunities across the UK. We pride ourselves on providing a transparent, supportive, and professional recruitment experience tailored to your career goals and aspirations.

Apply now to join the Learning Disability Team in Cambridgeshire and take the next exciting step in your social work career with Ardent Social.