Adult Social Worker Hospital #0009FEA21

Semester.co.uk; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Learning Disability Social Worker to join their Adult Social Care Learning Disability Team. This long-term temporary position involves supporting adults and young people with learning disabilities, conducting assessments, and collaborating with healthcare professionals. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication and organizational skills, a passion for supporting individuals with learning disabilities, and a solid understanding of relevant legislation. Join a friendly team and make a meaningful impact in the community while enjoying competitive pay rates and ongoing training opportunities.

Benefits

Free ongoing training opportunities

Competitive pay rates

In-house payroll with weekly payments

Enhanced DBS processed

Support and advice from a dedicated team

Dedicated and experienced consultant

Various opportunities in preferred area

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of the Care Act 2014.
• Experience working with adults with learning disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Conducting Care Act Assessments and reviews.
• Providing direct support to adults and young people with learning disabilities.

Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Safeguarding

Risk Management

Care Management

Education

Degree in Social Work

Professional qualification in social work

Job description

Learning Disability Social Worker (Long Term Temporary)

Please be aware this is a Long Term Temporary post to start ASAP.

We are seeking a Learning Disability Social Worker to join the Adult Social Care Learning Disability Team in Blackpool. The team supports adults and young people with learning disabilities, providing direct support and commissioning specialist services from providers.

Working hours: Monday to Thursday, 9am – 5pm; Friday, 9am – 4.30pm.

Location: Blackpool Council Bickerstaffe Offices.

This role involves working with adults and young people with learning disabilities, conducting Care Act Assessments and reviews. The post is line-managed by the Learning Disability Team Manager.

The team includes staff from Blackpool Council's Adult Social Care and NHS Health staff from Blackpool Teaching Hospitals.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, committed social worker with excellent communication and organizational skills. You should have a solid understanding of the Care Act 2014, experience in safeguarding, risk management, and care management.

The ideal candidate will have experience working with adults with learning disabilities and their families, a passion for learning disabilities, and the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and partners. You should be a strong team player, an excellent communicator, and ready to contribute your energy and experience to support the team and service users.

Essential Criteria:

• Degree in Social Work
• SWE Registration
• Right to work within the UK

Additional requirements:

• Professional qualification in social work
• Social Work England registration
• Enhanced DBS/Update service
• References for the last 5 years of employment

Benefits of working with Semester.co.uk:

• Free ongoing training opportunities
• Competitive pay rates
• In-house payroll with weekly payments
• Enhanced DBS processed
• Support and advice from a dedicated, friendly team
• Dedicated and experienced consultant
• Various opportunities in your preferred area

If you would like to learn more about this role or other opportunities with Semester.co.uk, please click the ‘Apply’ button.