Social Worker Physical Disabilities

Adults Physical Disabilities Social Worker

Role Purpose

To support adults with physical disabilities to live safely, independently, and with dignity by assessing their needs, coordinating support, advocating on their behalf, and ensuring they receive appropriate services in line with legislation and local policy.

Key Responsibilities

Assessment & Planning

• Undertake strength-based assessments under the Care Act 2014.
• Identify eligible needs and develop personalised care and support plans.
• Carry out risk assessments, mental capacity assessments, and best-interest decisions where required.
• Review care plans regularly to ensure they remain appropriate and effective.

Case Management

• Manage a caseload of adults with physical disabilities, including long-term conditions, acquired injuries, and progressive illnesses.
• Coordinate multi-agency involvement (OTs, NHS teams, housing, community providers).
• Record and maintain accurate case notes on appropriate systems.

Safeguarding

• Identify, investigate, and respond to safeguarding concerns in accordance with statutory duties.
• Apply Making Safeguarding Personal principles.
• Develop protection plans to ensure safety and minimise risks.

About us:

Connect2Hampshire is a managed service agency owned by Hampshire County Council providing temporary, contract and interim opportunities into the Council. Our service is built on our values of ethical, trustworthy, and caring, and our profits are returned to our Local Authority shareholders.

Connect2Hampshire is a trading style of Hampshire & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Hampshire County Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Hampshire is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.