Location: South London
Team: Adult Learning Disability Team
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: Competitive, commensurate with experience
Requirements:
- Social Work England Registration: Current registration with Social Work England.
- Relevant Experience: Extensive experience in adult social care, particularly with learning disabilities and autism, along with a solid understanding of relevant legislation such as the Care Act 2014 and the Mental Capacity Act 2005.
- Strong Communication Skills: Ability to communicate effectively with service users, families, and multidisciplinary teams, coupled with excellent report writing and computer skills.
This is an excellent opportunity to work with an Learning Disabilities team based in South London as a Social Worker/Senior Social Worker. The role comprises of care management work such as completing strength-based care act assessments, MCA's, occasional management of duty, annual statutory reviews and longer-term case work.
The Learning Disability team provides care management and safeguarding support under the Care Act 2014 to people over the age of 18 who are in need of community care services. These include services for people with LD and or Autism and people who provide unpaid care to friends or family.
- Supportive Team Environment: Be part of a friendly and hard-working team dedicated to improving the lives of adults with learning disabilities. You'll work alongside experienced professionals who value collaboration, shared learning, and mutual support.
- Professional Growth: We are committed to your continuous professional development. You will have access to ongoing training opportunities, career progression, and the chance to take on more responsibility, including supervision of less experienced staff.
- Diverse Casework: Engage in a variety of tasks that will challenge and develop your skills. From conducting strength-based assessments under the Care Act 2014 to handling complex safeguarding cases and participating in Court of Protection work, you'll build a robust and diverse skill set.
- Flexible Working: We understand the importance of work-life balance. While the role is demanding, we offer flexible working arrangements, including the possibility of working remotely and a supportive environment that respects your personal commitments.
- Meaningful Impact: Your work will make a real difference in the lives of adults with learning disabilities and their families. Through person-centered care management and safeguarding, you'll help individuals achieve greater independence and a better quality of life.
For further information on the role, please send your CV in a Microsoft Word format to Jessel on or give me a ring on Ext: 7153.