Social Worker – Learning Disabilities (Community-Based, Clackmannanshire)

Are you a skilled Social Worker with experience in Learning Disabilities looking for your next community-based role?

Job Title: Social Worker – Learning Disabilities
Location: Clackmannanshire (Community-Based)
Duration: 3 months initially (with potential extension)
Schedule: Full-time
Start Date: ASAP
Rate: £40 per hour
Contact: jdavies@hg-mh.com

What You’ll Be Doing

In this role, you will be working within a community setting, supporting individuals with learning disabilities to live as independently and safely as possible. Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing a caseload of service users with learning disabilities

• Completing assessments, reviews, and care planning in line with legislation

• Working in partnership with multidisciplinary teams, families, and carers

• Safeguarding vulnerable adults and promoting their wellbeing

• Supporting service users to access appropriate services and resources

• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date case records

Requirements & Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker with valid registration (SSSC or equivalent)

• Proven experience working with learning disabilities

• Strong knowledge of relevant legislation and safeguarding procedures

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to work independently within a community setting

• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (essential)

Working Hours & Contract Duration

• Full-time hours (Monday–Friday)

• 3-month contract initially, with strong potential for extension

Why Apply?

• Competitive hourly rate of £40

• Opportunity to work autonomously within a supportive team

• Valuable experience within a community-based learning disabilities service

• Potential for contract extension

About Hunter Gatherer Mental Health

Hunter Gatherer Mental Health are one of the UK’s leading specialist recruiters within mental health services. We pride ourselves on connecting experienced professionals with high-quality roles across the NHS and private sector.

Benefits of working with us:

• Fast-track compliance process

• Dedicated recruitment consultant

• Access to exclusive roles

• Weekly payroll

• £250 referral bonus for successful recommendations

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If you’re interested in this opportunity, please apply today or get in touch for more information.