Job Title: Social Worker - Learning Disabilities Team
Location: London Borough of Tower Hamlets
Pay Rate: £32.53 per hour
Job Description:
Liquid Personnel is recruiting a Qualified Social Worker for its client's Learning Disabilities Team at the London Borough of Tower Hamlets.
This is a 6-month post aimed at addressing the backlog of Care Act reviews within the Community Learning Disability Service-currently totaling 475 outstanding reviews across three teams. This is a great opportunity for experienced professionals to make a meaningful impact in a high-demand area.
What will your responsibilities be?
Conduct comprehensive assessments of individuals with learning disabilities to determine their needs and eligibility for services.
Develop and implement personalized care plans in collaboration with service users, their families, and other professionals.
Prioritize and manage a caseload of individuals on the waiting list, ensuring timely interventions and support.
Work collaboratively with healthcare providers, educational institutions, and community organizations to coordinate services and resources.
Monitor and review care plans regularly to ensure they meet the evolving needs of service users.
Respond to safeguarding concerns and take appropriate action to protect vulnerable individuals.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all interactions and interventions.
Provide emotional and practical support to service users and their families.
Advocate for the rights and needs of individuals with learning disabilities.
Participate in regular training and professional development activities.Benefits:
Make a Difference: Help change the lives of adults
Great Team: Work with a supportive and collaborative crew. Qualifications & Experience:
To be successful in this role you must have,
Bachelor's degree in Social Work or a related field.
Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
Experience in working with individuals with learning disabilities.
Strong understanding of relevant legislation and policies, including the Care Act 2014.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Empathy, patience, and a commitment to supporting individuals with learning disabilities.Why Liquid Personnel?
Free DBS and compliance service
Twice weekly payroll and 'Faster Pay' service, getting you paid more quickly
Access to exclusive roles that aren't available from other agencies
Free access to Liquid's exclusive social work training and CPD portal
Your own dedicated consultant with extensive social work knowledge
Access to a wide selection of social work positions across the UK
Refer a Friend" bonus - get £500 for each social worker you refer who we successfully place*
Find your own job" bonus - get £250 for bringing your own position to us *Liquid Personnel is an equal opportunities employer. Liquid Personnel Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. * Terms and conditions apply to our bonus schemes.
Reasonable Adjustments:
If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity by contacting our team. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.
We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of the Code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England, based on the World Health Organisation (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.
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