Description
Join our Community Learning Disability Team (CLDT) as an Experienced Social Worker and make a meaningful difference to the lives of adults with learning disabilities.
As an Experienced Social Worker, you will undertake a varied and rewarding caseload, including:
- Completing strengths-based assessments of residents' care and support needs.
- Undertaking statutory reviews and ensuring support remains appropriate, proportionate and outcome-focused.
- Promoting independence, choice and control for adults with learning disabilities.
- Identifying and responding appropriately to safeguarding concerns, protecting vulnerable residents from abuse and neglect.
- Working in partnership with residents, families, carers and professionals to develop effective support plans.
- Developing proportionate and cost-effective care packages, ensuring resources are used appropriately.
- Exploring alternative options and community resources to maximise independence and reduce reliance on formal services.
- Assessing and clearly articulating risk, including the potential consequences where support is not provided.
- Ensuring all work complies with relevant legislation, statutory duties, Council policies and procedures.
- Working in accordance with the Knowledge and Skills Statements for Social Workers in Adult Services and the Professional Capabilities Framework (PCF).
We are seeking experienced, motivated Social Workers who are committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred practice.
You will be able to demonstrate:
- Strengths-based and asset-based practice
- Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI)
- Outcome-focused practice
- Resident-focused decision making
- Evidence-based practice
- Effective resource management
- Creative problem-solving
- Risk awareness
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Social Worker to develop their career within a supportive, integrated Health and Social Care environment while making a genuine difference to adults with learning disabilities.
If you are an experienced Social Worker passionate about learning disability services and committed to strengths-based, outcome-focused practice, we would love to hear from you.