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Social Worker - Learning Disabilities
full-time•Cardiff
About this role
<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Job Title: </span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">Social Worker - Learning Disabilities</span><br><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Location: </span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">Cardiff</span><br><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Pay Rate: </span></strong><span data-contrast="none">£35</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">Liquid Personnel is recruiting an </span><span data-contrast="auto">Adult </span><span data-contrast="auto">Social Worker to join its client’s Learning Disabilities </span><span data-contrast="auto">team, based in Cardiff.<br>Supporting adults with learning disabilities to live fulfilling, safe, and independent lives. The position focuses on strengths‑based practice, outcome‑focused planning, and statutory responsibilities under the Social Services and Well‑being (Wales) Act 2014. You will work collaboratively with individuals, families, carers, and partner agencies to assess needs, develop care and support plans, and ensure people receive the right support at the right time.<strong><br></strong></span></p>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">What will your responsibilities be?</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<ul>
<li>Undertake holistic assessments of adults with learning disabilities, ensuring all work aligns with the Social Services and Well‑being (Wales) Act 2014 and promotes independence, choice, and control.</li>
<li>Develop and review outcome‑focused care and support plans that reflect the individual’s strengths, aspirations, and personal outcomes.</li>
<li>Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary professionals including health colleagues, education providers, housing teams, and voluntary sector organisations.</li>
<li>Support safeguarding processes by identifying, reporting, and responding to concerns in line with Wales Safeguarding Procedures.</li>
<li>Undertake Mental Capacity Act assessments and contribute to best‑interest decision‑making where required.</li>
<li>Provide professional advice and advocacy to ensure individuals’ rights, wishes, and wellbeing remain central to all planning and intervention.</li>
<li>Coordinate transitions for young people moving from children’s services into adult learning disability services.</li>
<li>Maintain accurate, timely case records and produce high‑quality reports in line with organisational and legislative standards.</li>
<li>Contribute to service development, quality assurance, and continuous improvement initiatives within the Learning Disabilities service.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Qualifications and Experience:</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">To be successful in this role you must have;</span> </p>
<ul>
<li>Undertake holistic assessments of adults with learning disabilities, ensuring all work aligns with the Social Services and Well‑being (Wales) Act 2014 and promotes independence, choice, and control.</li>
<li>Develop and review outcome‑focused care and support plans that reflect the individual’s strengths, aspirations, and personal outcomes.</li>
<li>Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary professionals including health colleagues, education providers, housing teams, and voluntary sector organisations.</li>
<li>Support safeguarding processes by identifying, reporting, and responding to concerns in line with Wales Safeguarding Procedures.</li>
<li>Undertake Mental Capacity Act assessments and contribute to best‑interest decision‑making where required.</li>
<li>Provide professional advice and advocacy to ensure individuals’ rights, wishes, and wellbeing remain central to all planning and intervention.</li>
<li>Coordinate transitions for young people moving from children’s services into adult learning disability services.</li>
<li>Maintain accurate, timely case records and produce high‑quality reports in line with organisational and legislative standards.</li>
<li>Contribute to service development, quality assurance, and continuous improvement initiatives within the Learning Disabilities service.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Why Liquid Personnel?</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":276}"> </span></p>
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<li><span data-contrast="auto"> Free DBS and compliance service</span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Twice weekly payroll and ‘Faster Pay’ service, getting you paid more quickly</span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Access to exclusive roles that aren’t available from other agencies</span> </li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Free access to Liquid’s exclusive social work training and CPD portal</span> </li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Your own dedicated consultant with extensive social work knowledge</span> </li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Access to a wide selection of social work positions across the UK</span> </li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">“Refer a Friend” bonus – get £500 for each social worker you refer who we successfully place*</span> </li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">“Find your own job” bonus – get £250 for bringing your own position to us *</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<p><span data-ccp-props="{}"><br><strong>Important Information</strong><br>Please note: We are unable to support or accept applications from individuals currently residing in countries listed on the Red or Amber list under the Code of Practice for the International Recruitment of Health and Social Care Personnel in England, based on the WHO Workforce Support and Safeguard List.<br></span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">Liquid Personnel is an equal opportunities employer. Liquid Personnel Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. * Terms and conditions apply to our bonus schemes.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Reasonable Adjustments:</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity by contacting our team. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.</span> <br><span data-contrast="auto">We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of the Code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England, based on the World Health Organisation (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.</span> <br><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">BH - </span></strong>195908<br><strong><span data-contrast="auto">GH -</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> 34064</span></p>
What you'll do
- The role involves undertaking holistic assessments and developing care plans for adults with learning disabilities. It also includes collaborating with multidisciplinary professionals and supporting safeguarding processes.
About Liquid Personnel
Liquid Personnel is a specialist social work and healthcare recruitment consultancy. Founded in 2006, we are now the leading provider of agency social workers in the UK, trusted by over 150 organisations nationwide to provide exceptional agency staff.
We also specialise in the following divisions:
• Nursing - temporary and permanent nurses
• Allied Health Professionals - temporary occupational therapists and physiotherapists
• Criminal Justice - temporary prison nurses, probation officers, and youth offending officers
Accreditations:
- Listed in the UK's Best Medium Workplaces Awards 2013 - 2017; winners of the Laureate Award 2017, recognising that we have been ranked in the awards for 5 years in a row
- 24th in The Sunday Times 100 Best Small Companies to Work For 2016
- Winners of the Best People Development Business Award and Best Back Office Support Team Award 2016 at the Institute of Recruitment Professionals Awards
- 7th fastest-growing business in the Manchester area in the Greater Manchester Fastest 50 2016
- 11th in Recruiter Fast 50 2016 rankings
- Winners of "Best Large Recruitment Agency" at the Recruitment Business Awards 2015
- Holders of Investors in People status
- Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) Members
- 'Disability Confident Employers'
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What does a Social Worker - Learning Disabilities do at Liquid Personnel?
As a Social Worker - Learning Disabilities at Liquid Personnel, you will: the role involves undertaking holistic assessments and developing care plans for adults with learning disabilities. It also includes collaborating with multidisciplinary professionals and supporting safeguarding processes..
Is the Social Worker - Learning Disabilities position at Liquid Personnel remote?
The Social Worker - Learning Disabilities position at Liquid Personnel is based in Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.
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