Adults with Learning Disabilities Social Worker

Social Worker – Adults with Learning Disabilities

Rhondda Cynon Taf
Contract until March 2026
Up to £38.43 per hour (Umbrella)
Full time preferred | Part time considered

Hoop Social Work are delighted to be supporting Rhondda Cynon Taf Council in the recruitment of Social Workers to join their Adults with Learning Disabilities Team, based at Ty Elai, Williamstown, Rhondda. This is a short-term contract opportunity, created to cover a permanent vacancy within the service.

There are 2 opportunities available, one covering East and one covering the West both working with adults with a learning disability who may also present with additional complexities such as ASD, communication needs, behaviours that challenge, and physical or mental health needs. The team holds long-term cases and works closely within a multi-disciplinary framework, alongside Specialist Learning Disability Health Teams and a range of partner agencies.

About the role:

• Managing a caseload of adults with learning disabilities and complex needs

• Working with individuals living in residential care, supported living, and within the community with family support

• Undertaking assessments, reviews and care planning

• Playing an active role in delivering high-quality, person-centered services

• Supporting and safeguarding individuals from abuse and neglect, working collaboratively with the Safeguarding Team to provide timely and proportionate interventions

What we’re looking for:

• A Qualified Social Worker with experience in adults’ services, ideally within learning disabilities

• Sound knowledge of relevant legislation, including the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014 and the Mental Capacity Act

• Confidence in risk management and a commitment to strengths-based, outcome-focused practice

• A collaborative approach and the enthusiasm to work within a specialist, supportive team environment

What’s on offer:

• Up to £35 per hour via Umbrella

• Contract until March 2026

• Full time hours preferred, with flexibility to consider part-time arrangements

• Regular professional supervision and access to peer group supervision

• Predominantly Agile Working, with access to hot-desking at Ty Elai

• All required IT equipment and Agile Working support provided

To apply for this role, you will need to hold -

• A minimum of 6 months experience of working in the UK as a registered social worker
• A relevant Social Work Qualification
• Registration with Social Care Wales / Social Work England
• Enhanced DBS, registered on the update service or be happy to apply for a DBS
• 3 Years of referencing
• Driving license with access to a car

Benefits of working for Hoop:

• 20 years’ experience of the Social Work market
• Your local agency based in Cardiff
• Welsh-speaking consultant available should you wish to converse in Welsh throughout your job search
• PAYE and Umbrella payroll options available – you choose!
• Dedicated point of contact (support team to cover whilst on leave)
• Twice weekly payroll
• Actively supplying every Local Authority in South/West Wales and South West England
• Provides free training sessions (Contributes CPD)
• Refer a friend scheme available
• Birthday gifts 
• Wellbeing sessions

Given the nature of the role, only applications from individuals with a social work qualification and registration with either professional body - Social Care Wales / Social Work England can be considered. No sponsorship provided. Please only apply if you meet this criteria.

Contact Sarah Leigh at Hoop Social Work in Cardiff today on 02922 400519 for an informal chat.