Adults Social Worker - Long Term Planning Team in Luton, Bedfordshire

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Job Title: Adults Social Worker – Long Term Planning Team
Specialism: Adults Long Term Planning
Location: Luton, UK
Salary: £32.00 – £35.00 Hourly
Contract: Ongoing | Full Time / Part Time Available

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Adults Social Worker to join the Long Term Planning Team in Luton. This ongoing role offers a competitive hourly rate of £32.00 to £35.00 and provides flexibility with full-time and part-time options. You will play a vital role in supporting adults with ongoing and complex needs, ensuring positive, sustainable outcomes in line with the Care Act 2014.

Perks and benefits:

• Full Time / Part Time Flexibility: Choose working patterns that suit your lifestyle

• Competitive Hourly Rate: Earn between £32.00 and £35.00 per hour

• Professional Development: Access ongoing training to enhance your skills and career progression

• Varied and Fulfilling Work: Engage in meaningful, complex work where no two days are the same

• Networking Opportunities: Collaborate with a wide range of professionals and partner organisations

Role overview:
As an Adults Social Worker in the Long Term Planning Team, you will manage long-term and complex cases, delivering Care Act–compliant assessments, reviews, and support planning. You will work in partnership with individuals, carers, and multidisciplinary teams to promote independence, wellbeing, and safety.

What you will do:

Assessment & long-term support planning

• Conduct Care Act assessments, reviews, and reassessments for adults with long-term needs

• Develop and review person-centred care and support plans focused on independence and wellbeing

• Manage long-term cases, ensuring support arrangements remain appropriate and effective

Safeguarding & risk management

• Identify, assess, and respond promptly to adult safeguarding concerns

• Complete comprehensive risk assessments and contribute to safeguarding plans

• Work in line with local safeguarding adults procedures

Mental capacity & legal frameworks

• Undertake Mental Capacity Assessments and make best-interest decisions

• Apply relevant legislation including the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, and Human Rights Act

• Support individuals, carers, and families to understand their rights and available options

Multi-agency & partnership working

• Work collaboratively with health professionals, housing services, voluntary organisations, and care providers

• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings, reviews, and case discussions

Case management & reviews

• Manage a caseload of adults with complex and ongoing needs

• Review commissioned services and support packages for quality and value for money

• Undertake carers’ assessments and reviews where required

Recording & professional practice

• Maintain accurate, timely, and analytical case records

• Engage in supervision, training, and continuous professional development

• Contribute to service improvement and quality assurance activities

Person specification / requirements:

• Degree in Social Work (BA / MA / DipSW)

• Registered with Social Work England

• Experience within Adult Social Care, particularly long-term or ongoing support teams

• Proven experience undertaking Care Act assessments, reviews, and safeguarding work

• Experience supporting adults with complex needs, including learning disabilities, physical disabilities, mental health needs, or older adults

Why Luton?
Luton offers a diverse and vibrant community, excellent transport links to London, and access to green spaces for a balanced lifestyle. It’s an ideal location to grow your career while making a meaningful impact within Adult Social Care.

Working with Sanctuary Personnel:
Sanctuary Personnel is a trusted, award-winning agency, proudly holding an ‘Excellent’ Trustpilot rating from over 1,000 reviews. We are dedicated to securing the best possible rates and matching professionals with roles that reflect their experience and career ambitions.

Apply today to earn up to £35 per hour while making a real difference as an Adults Social Worker in Luton.

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