Learning Disabilities & Autism Social Worker - Darlington
Location
Darlington, County Durham
Job Type
Full-time
Category
community-and-social-service
Posted
June 17, 2026
📍 Darlington
💼 Locum Opportunity
🕒 Full-time | Hybrid working available
I'm currently working with a forward-thinking Adult Social Care team in Darlington who are looking to appoint an experienced Learning Disabilities & Autism Social Worker to join their service.
This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a genuinely lovely, supportive team that is making a real difference to the lives of adults with learning disabilities and autism, supporting them to achieve positive, person-centred outcomes.
🔎 Please note: there is a strong focus on clearing a backlog of Care Act Assessments, so this role would suit someone confident, organised, and able to hit the ground running.
About the Role
You will play a key role in delivering statutory social work responsibilities, working with adults across Darlington to safeguard and promote independence using a strength-based approach.
This is not a role for newly qualified workers - you will be...
💼 Locum Opportunity
🕒 Full-time | Hybrid working available
I'm currently working with a forward-thinking Adult Social Care team in Darlington who are looking to appoint an experienced Learning Disabilities & Autism Social Worker to join their service.
This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a genuinely lovely, supportive team that is making a real difference to the lives of adults with learning disabilities and autism, supporting them to achieve positive, person-centred outcomes.
🔎 Please note: there is a strong focus on clearing a backlog of Care Act Assessments, so this role would suit someone confident, organised, and able to hit the ground running.
About the Role
You will play a key role in delivering statutory social work responsibilities, working with adults across Darlington to safeguard and promote independence using a strength-based approach.
This is not a role for newly qualified workers - you will be...