Adults Social Worker
| Company: | Charles Hunter Associates Ltd |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £32 - £32 |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | South London, SW2 1EG |
| Working pattern: | Hybrid - 2 days remote |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Posting date: | 17 Aug 2026 |
| Closing date: | 16 Sept 2026 |
Summary
We are looking for a Social Worker to join a community Learning Disability team in South London.
This role requires a Social Work Qualification with a minimum of 3 years post qualified experience.
About the team
- Work as part of a multidisciplinary team supporting adults with learning disabilities, contributing to reviews and coordinating person-centred support planning.
- Complete Care Act 2014 assessments, reviews and support plans, ensuring eligible needs are met in the least restrictive way and independence is promoted.
- Undertake mental capacity assessments and best interests decision-making under the Mental Capacity Act 2005, including complex decisions relating to care, residence and finances.
- Extensive joint working with health, providers and families, coordinating packages of support across supported living, residential and community settings.
- Manage safeguarding concerns under Section 42 of the Care Act 2014, applying Making Safeguarding Personal throughout.
- A role suited to a social worker confident in the Care Act, the Mental Capacity Act and DoLS, multi-agency coordination, and person-centred, strengths-based practice.
About you
A degree within Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) with a minimum of three years experience is essential in order to be considered for this role. Experience within a learning disability or community adults setting is desirable.
What's on offer?
- £32.00 per hour Umbrella (PAYE payment options available also)
- An opportunity to work within a specialist community Learning Disability team.
- Located in a desirable area of South London, easily commutable via London Transport links.
- A varied role combining Care Act assessment, review work and complex mental capacity practice.
- Valuable experience working with complex cases, DoLS/LPS and Court of Protection matters.
- A stable contract due to the ongoing demand of the service.
- A chance to further enhance your CV and skillset within a specialist area of adults social work.
For more information, please get in contact
Marcus Burns - Business Manager
mburns@charecruitment.com
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