Adult Learning Disability Social Worker

Leaders in Care; Crawley; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Loyalty bonus

Home or Hybrid working

Supportive team & development

Job summary

Leaders in Care is seeking a social worker for a hybrid role with loyalty bonus and supportive team. The post covers court of protection work, safeguarding inquiries, and best interest assessments, plus managing and evaluating community-based care packages across homes and supported living settings.

Applicants must hold a social work qualification and registration to be considered. The team supports ongoing development and a balanced workload as part of flexible arrangements.

Qualifications

• Social work qualification and registration are required.

Responsibilities

• Court of Protection work.
• Safeguarding inquiries.
• Best interest assessments.
• Oversee care package implementation and evaluation in community settings (service users' homes, supported living, care homes).
• Handle referrals for supported living, residential, or nursing homes.

Skills

Social work

Registration

Education

Social work qualification and registration

Job description

Loyalty Bonus | Home/Hybrid Working | Supportive Team

You'll enjoy additional perks such as a loyalty bonus, the opportunity to work from home or in a hybrid model, and a supportive team environment. Our flexible work arrangement allows for only two office days per week on a rotational basis, accommodating the preferences of both managers and employees.

The councils management team is dedicated to assisting you during times when you require leave, ensuring that your workload remains manageable. Moreover, the entire team is highly supportive and committed to fostering your professional growth. Leveraging their extensive collective experience, they will provide guidance and resources for your continued development, ensuring that you constantly progress in your role.

Your responsibilities will encompass a range of tasks, such as court of protection work, conducting safeguarding inquiries, performing best interest assessments, and overseeing the implementation and evaluation of care packages in various community settings (service users' homes, supported living facilities, and care homes). Additionally, we handle referrals for supported living arrangements as well as residential or nursing homes.

To be considered for this position, it is essential to hold a social work qualification and maintain relevant registration.