Adult Social Worker - Disability & Autism Support

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Tamworth; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Disability Confident employer

Gold Award Armed Forces employer

Guaranteed interview

Job summary

Staffordshire County Council is seeking a Social Worker to support adults with learning disabilities and autism, guiding assessments, planning and case management to promote independence within the community.

The role requires registration with Social Work England, a person-centred, asset-focused approach and commitment to professional development; opportunities for ASYE and specialist qualification training are available.

Qualifications

• Registration with Social Work England.
• Proven person-centred, asset-focused outlook with high professional standards.
• Commitment to undertake ASYE where required.
• Experience planning personalised support for adults with a learning disability.

Responsibilities

• Undertake assessments, support planning, review and case management for adults with learning disabilities or autism.
• Promote independence and opportunities to achieve positive outcomes.
• Support adults from the start of their journey, reviewing goals and aspirations.
• Apply knowledge of Mental Capacity Act, Best Interest Assessments and relevant legislation.

Skills

Person centred

Asset based practice

Team player

Commitment to development

AMHP/PE training interest

Job description

Staffordshire County Council is seeking a Social Worker to support adults with learning disabilities and autism, guiding assessments, planning and case management to promote independence within the community.

The role requires registration with Social Work England, a person-centred, asset-focused approach and commitment to professional development; opportunities for ASYE and specialist qualification training are available.