Adult Social Worker Learning Disability & Autism

Sanctuary Personnel; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative recruitment agency is seeking an Adult Social Worker to join the Learning Disability & Autism Team. This full-time position offers the opportunity to manage complex cases and provide support to trainees while ensuring compliance with social work standards. The role emphasizes critical reflection, effective supervision, and proactive measures in safeguarding. Join a dynamic team that values diversity and offers a supportive environment for professional growth. This is a chance to make a significant impact in the lives of individuals with learning disabilities and autism, contributing to a compassionate and inclusive community.

Qualifications

• Registered with Social Work England and possess a relevant qualification.
• Ability to manage complex caseloads and demonstrate expertise in social work.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex social work caseloads, including safeguarding adults.
• Provide support and supervision to trainees and colleagues.

Skills

Social Work

Safeguarding

Assessment Frameworks

Supervision

Critical Reflection

Legislation Understanding

Education

Social Work Qualification

Job description

Adult Social Worker Learning Disability & Autism

Hillingdon, Hayes, Greater London, England
UB3

Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency, has a new permanent position available for an Adult Social Worker within the Learning Disability & Autism Team to work full time based in Hillingdon.

The salary for this permanent Social Worker job is up to £44,019 per annum.

Responsibilities:

1. Manage a wider, increasingly complex social work caseload including safeguarding adults, with more autonomy.
2. Demonstrate expertise in one or more areas of social work practice.
3. Use a range of frameworks for assessments and intervention.
4. Provide support for trainees and other employees, including acting as a 'buddy' for inductees.
5. Take responsibility for obtaining regular, effective supervision from appropriate Social Worker to ensure effective practice, critical reflection, and career development.
6. Demonstrate comprehensive understanding and use of knowledge related to area of practice, including critical awareness of current issues and new evidence-based practice research.
7. Recognise discriminatory practices and appropriately challenge service users, colleagues, and senior staff.
8. Be responsible for proactive measures in response to emergency safety and liberty issues.
9. Demonstrate cost-consciousness in the application of available resources.
10. Maintain knowledge of current team plan and of own contribution in delivering this.
11. Demonstrate awareness and compliance with required Standards including the Social Work Professional Capabilities Framework (Social Work Level).
12. Use a wide range of evidence sources to inform decision-making.
13. Clearly report and record judgements, decisions, and analysis using the appropriate system.

Requirements:

1. A social Work Qualification or equivalent.
2. Understanding of relevant legislation.
3. Social Work England registered.

Contact:

This Social Worker job is advertised by Zehnn Young; if you are interested in this position, please click above to apply now.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet our clients' requirements.

As a pioneer of diverse recruitment, Sanctuary Personnel is proud to encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds as our pool of candidates is very much reflective of the clients that candidates will support within their role.

Reasonable Adjustments:

If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.