A new exciting opportunity has arisen within the Adults with Learning Disabilities and Autism Team for an Adult Practitioner to join us.
We work with those with an LD and/or Autism across Telford and, whilst we are an adults team, our Transition workers are involved with those coming through that process from age 14.
The ALD Team is passionate about supporting people to live fulfilling lives as valued members of their community. A key area of focus is enabling people to live independently and maximising their independence, as well as supporting carers to maintain their role. The team also supports young people to prepare for adulthood and the multi‑agency working is vital in ensuring people have the right support that meets their individual needs and desired outcomes.
We are proud to offer a working environment that is supportive and rewarding, where professional curiosity is actively encouraged, while working as part of a supportive team. We offer great training and development options to all roles.
You will be expected to work in a person‑centred way to enable adults who are Autistic and/or diagnosed with a Learning Disability, to reach their full potential, maximise their social inclusion and achieve positive outcomes.
We use strengths and asset‑based approaches in our practice; how individuals can be supported by the strengths they have in themselves, their network of support from family, friends and their local communities. Where care and support are required, we work to ensure that this reflects the individual's assessed needs and strengths while promoting their independence, choice and control.
Our Adult Practitioner will work with the individual, their carers and families, to build a Support Plan, with a broad range of interventions that provide a holistic, evidence‑based provision delivered within communities.
In addition to competitive rates of pay, we offer an excellent benefits package to all of our employees – a generous annual leave, flexible working arrangements (including mobile/home working) and a Local Government Pension scheme.
Benefits
* Competitive salaries and a fantastic leave package – starting at 24 days, rising to 32 days with service, plus 8 bank holidays and an extra concessionary day to enjoy.
* Flexible working & career progression
* Local Government Pension Scheme
* Staff discounts & salary sacrifice perks
* Free parking & confidential wellbeing support
* Hybrid working model – whether you're in the office or working from home, we support a balance that fits your personal and family commitments.
We are committed to equality and diversity. Posts working with children or vulnerable groups will be subject to an appropriate criminal records check.
Roles involving children or vulnerable adults will require a criminal records check. It is an offence to apply if you're barred from working with these groups.
Please note employees who are at risk will be considered first for this position. Only if an appointment is not made will other candidates be considered.
Please note: We do not hold a sponsorship licence for visas.
For further information or informal conversation about the role, please contact Denise Gore at denise.gore@telford.gov.uk.
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