This is an exciting time to join Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council Adult Social Care. We are currently looking to recruit an additional 8 full-time (37 hours) Social Workers into our Learning Disability/Autism Team to bring it to full capacity.
We are seeking committed and hardworking qualified Social Workers with Adult Social Work experience working with people with Learning Disabilities/Autism. You will need to be motivated, flexible, and uphold high professional standards, with sound knowledge and experience of current legislation including the Care Act 2014, Continuing Health Care, Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act 2005, and Community DOLS/LPS.
You will be expected to work with vulnerable adults with Learning Disabilities/Autism and have some knowledge of physical disabilities, people with profound & complex needs, carers, and the wider community.
You need to be confident in undertaking safeguarding investigations, mental capacity assessments, best interest decisions, carrying out outcome-focused assessments, support planning, to meet their care and support needs.
Main duties of the job
You must be able to work with a diverse group of individuals and partner agencies to deliver the best outcomes for our customers with Learning Disabilities/Autism.
You will receive an induction, appropriate training opportunities, and regular supervision with an experienced manager. You will work in a friendly, skilled, diverse, and supportive team.
About us
For more information about working for Sandwell Council, our recruitment process, and our offer to you, please visit https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/counciljobs
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Job responsibilities
Overarching principles:
Deliver an enhanced customer experience that promotes wellbeing in local communities.
Enable people to live independently longer by supporting them to retain or regain skills and confidence, and prevent deterioration wherever possible.
Focus on customer outcomes, contributing to the strategic outcomes of Sandwell MBC and partner organizations.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Degree in Social Work, Dip SW, CQSW or equivalent
* Social Work England Registration
* 2 years post-qualifying experience
Supporting Statement
* Please include a supporting statement on how you meet the criteria listed in the personnel specification
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A disclosure check will be required to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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