Adult Social Worker - Learning Disabilities Team Sanctuary Personal

Adult Social Worker – Learning Disabilities Team

Location: Coventry, UK

Pay Rate: £31.97 per hour

Contract: Locum
• Ongoing
• Full Time

Working Hours: 8:30am–5:00pm (Mon–Thu), 8:30am–4:30pm (Fri)

Working Pattern: Hybrid (40% office-based, mainly Wednesdays)

An excellent locum opportunity has arisen for an experienced Adult Social Worker to join the Learning Disabilities Team in Coventry. This ongoing full-time role is ideal for a dedicated professional passionate about improving outcomes for adults with learning disabilities. You will work within a supportive and well-established team, managing a varied caseload while benefiting from flexible hybrid working.

• Locum Flexibility: Choose assignments that suit your lifestyle while gaining varied professional experience
• Hybrid Working: Balance office presence with remote working, supporting work-life balance
• Competitive Pay: Earn £31.97 per hour with holiday pay entitlement
• Professional Development: Enhance your skills while working alongside experienced colleagues
• Networking Opportunities: Build strong professional relationships across services and partner agencies

• Manage a caseload of approximately 15–20 cases, with a focus on safeguarding and care management
• Review and assess individuals with existing care and support arrangements, responding to changes in need
• Complete Community Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (CDoLS) applications and renewals
• Undertake court work, producing high-quality legal reports and documentation
• Ensure practice complies with the Mental Capacity Act, Human Rights Act, and Care Act 2014
• Participate in duty days once or twice per month
• Work collaboratively with community services, supported living providers, and specialist care homes

• A vibrant city with a rich cultural heritage and welcoming community
• Excellent transport links across the UK
• A strong balance of city living, green spaces, and local amenities
• An ideal place to grow your career while enjoying a high quality of life

• Trusted and award-winning recruitment agency
• Rated ‘Excellent’ on Trustpilot with over 1,000 reviews
• Specialists in social care and healthcare recruitment
• Dedicated to securing the best rates and roles aligned with your skills and experience

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful difference while advancing your social work career in a supportive and flexible environment.