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Social Worker Learning Disabilities Pathway

1 month ago

Morpeth, United Kingdom Northumberland County Council Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Social Worker to join our enthusiastic countywide learning disabilities team in Northumberland

The post is a permanent contract, full time at 37hrs per week.

This is an opportunity to make a difference. You will work alongside other professional, promoting strength based approaches to practice and service delivery to adults with Learning disabilities.

For this position you must have the following:

Degree is Social Work & registered with Social Work England

Experience of Social Work with adults you will have experience of working within Adult Social Care teams in particular with clients whose primary need is a learning disability.

Main duties of the job

You will work alongside and in partnership with individuals, families and carers using a range of interpersonal and communication skills in relationship to comprehensively assess complex psychosocial need, setobjectives, develop careplansand deliverappropriate interventions.

You will complete Care Act Assessments, Mental Capacity Assessments and collaborate with a range of external services to access any resourcesrequiredto meet the care and support needs you haveidentified.

As you work to provide a comprehensive assessment, you willbenefitfrom a good balance of autonomy and support. You willbe responsible forthe day-to-day management of your caseload but will have regular supervision and the full support of your Team Manager.

It is essential that you have a clear understanding of the Care Act and the LocalAuthoritiesstatutory duties. We are committed to protecting and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment.

About us

Why choose us?We have some outstanding benefits to offer you, including:

26 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years of service (pro rata for part-time employees)

Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexi scheme (if applicable) up to 2 days flexible leave available per month (pro rata for part-time employees)

Local government discount schemes available to all employees with offers at local businesses along with various national brands

Commitment to work/life balance offering flexibility through various schemes including job sharing, flexible working, term-time only, and compressed hours

A range of salary sacrifice schemes are available

Staff networks -run by staff, for staff, providing opportunities for peer networking, mutual support, staff development Apprenticeship, Armed Forces, ASD, Enable (disability), LGBT+, Menopause, Mental Wellbeing, Racial Equality

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on this position, please refer to the attached job description and person specification

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Substantial experience of working with Adults. Experience of Safeguarding Adults. Experience of team working.

Qualifications

Essential

Degree in Social Work, Dip SW, CQSW, CSS. Completed Assessed Supported Year Employment

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