We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Social Worker to join our Community Team for People with Learning Disability (CTPLD). This is a full‑time permanent role with hybrid working, salary £40,192‑£44,012 per annum plus an annual retention bonus of £3,000 subject to eligibility.
The Role
You will be working as a Social Worker principally to support young people in transition from Children’s to Adult Learning Disability services.
Your Role Will Involve
* Located within a multi‑disciplinary community learning disability team, you will support young people with learning disabilities and their families and carers to make a positive transfer to adult services, liaising with Children’s Services, Health Services, Education, Care Agencies and other organisations.
* You will carry out assessments, undertake care reviews, support care planning and make funding applications.
* You will take part in a duty rota to deal with incidents, safeguarding alerts and information requests.
* As a Social Worker you will protect and promote the interests of vulnerable people.
* You will undertake safeguarding investigations, Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards assessments, capacity assessments and best‑interest decisions for adults with a learning disability.
What We Are Looking For
* A qualified Social Worker with a BA, BSc Diploma or equivalent.
* Current registration with Social Work England.
* Experience working in a health and social care environment, ideally across children’s and adult services.
* Ability to work independently to tight deadlines, balancing complex and sometimes contentious work.
* Experience completing Community DOLS applications, Assessments of Need, Continuing Health Care Applications, service planning and funding applications.
* Effective resource management combined with a commitment to the best outcomes for the young person and their family.
* Good understanding of the Care Act and other relevant legislation.
* Ability to work closely with others.
What We Offer
* 32 days annual leave.
* Payment of Social Work England registration renewal fees.
* Free employee parking close to the offices.
* Flexible working including a hybrid working pattern.
* Generous Local Government Pension scheme with life cover three times the annual salary and an Additional Voluntary Contribution (AVC) scheme.
* Give As You Earn scheme.
* Instant Reward Scheme to recognise innovative achievement.
* Employee Assistance Programme providing counselling, advice and information.
* Access to discounts and deals with retailers, gym memberships and travel deals.
Equal Opportunity
RBWM values a collaborative and inclusive work environment and encourages applications from all backgrounds. If you have a disability, are a current or former member of the armed forces or have been part of any formal care system up to the age of 25, you will be guaranteed an interview, should you meet the minimum requirements for the role.
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