Overview
Joining our Learning Disabilities Team as a qualified and experienced Social Worker, you’ll be innovative, person-centred and committed to working in a strengths-based way. You’ll enjoy working in a team that thrives on supporting each other, sharing experiences and learnings to encourage continuous improvement. We have varied experience and backgrounds across the team, with regular opportunities for training and ongoing development.
What you’ll be doing
* Conducting comprehensive assessments of individuals' needs and available support. Managing a complex caseload whilst providing supervision for Case Workers and Senior Case Workers and practice advice on complex cases. Working in a multi-disciplinary way, successfully negotiating between the people who use our service, their families, and other professionals to reach positive outcomes. Triaging safeguarding referrals and making informed decisions. Building positive and professional relationships.
What we’re looking for
* Social Work qualification and registered with Social Work England (SWE). Due to the needs of the team, we’re unable to consider Newly Qualified Social Workers for this post.
* A sound understanding of how to apply a strengths-based approach.
* Understanding of social work issues, legal frameworks and social services’ statutory duties.
* Ability to adapt to individuals’ communication needs.
* Commitment to demonstrating our values and behaviours, showing compassion, empathy and respect.
Candidate information
Take a look at our Candidate Pack or more information about the Social Worker role, team and our values. The section About you explains what specific knowledge, skills and experience we want you to tell us about. Make sure you explain how you meet these requirements and demonstrate our values in your application.
Why join us?
* Make a difference: Watch this short video to learn about the important work our Learning Disabilities Teams do.
* Career growth: View our career pathways for information about opportunities within our Adults Social Work service.
* Excellent Practice Validation: Progress to a Senior Social Worker role through our Excellent Practice Validation programme. Our Senior Social Workers are paid a market supplement of £3,000 per annum.
* Professional development: Continuous learning and supportive supervision.
* Work-life balance: A fulfilling career with a good balance between work and home life.
* Employee support: Access to Health Assured's Employee Assistance Programme, including 24/7 support and resources.
* Competitive benefits package: Generous annual leave entitlement, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Other
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