Adult Social Worker Learning Disability & Autism

Sanctuary Personnel; Greater London; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency based in Greater London is looking for an Adult Social Worker to join the Learning Disability & Autism Team. The role involves managing complex caseloads, safeguarding, and providing support to trainees. Applicants must hold a Social Work Qualification and be registered with Social Work England. The salary for this position is up to £44,019 per annum.

Qualifications

• Registered with Social Work England.
• Understanding of relevant legislation.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex social work caseload including safeguarding.
• Demonstrate expertise in social work practice.
• Provide support for trainees and other employees.
• Maintain compliance with professional standards.

Skills

Social work expertise

Safeguarding knowledge

Critical reflection

Decision-making

Education

Social Work Qualification or equivalent

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.

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

Requirements of this Social Worker job:

• A social Work Qualification or equivalent.
• Understanding of relevant legislation.
• 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. Sanctuary takes great pride in building candidate and client relationships that promote Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI ).

Sanctuary Personnel, an equal opportunities employer, is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.