Description
The London Borough of Sutton is seeking a dedicated and passionate Social Worker to join the Adults with Learning Disabilities team. The team provides support to residents with learning disabilities, focusing on strengths-based social work and achieving the best outcomes for service users.
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Completing assessments and reviews using the statutory framework of the Care Act
- Maintaining exceptional standards of casework using supervision and case trackers
- Supporting the development of the team through attendance in team development sessions and peer group supervision
- Contributing to ensuring that commissioned services are cost-effective and participating in the co-production of service improvements with service users and family carers
- Covering duty on an ad hoc basis and taking on the role of enquiry officer for statutory safeguarding enquiries
The team offers a supportive and collaborative environment, with opportunities for professional development and a range of benefits, including:
- Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays
- Flexi-time
- Three volunteering days per year
- Comprehensive learning and development programme
- Local and national discounts
- Interest-free season ticket loans
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Car parking scheme
- Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme
- Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses
- Confidential wellbeing and counselling support
- Subsidised gym membership
The London Borough of Sutton values and nurtures talent, offering a supportive and friendly environment to grow and develop your career and skills.