Adult Social Worker Learning Disability & Autism

Sanctuary Personnel; London Borough of Hillingdon; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative recruitment agency seeks a dedicated Adult Social Worker for the Learning Disability & Autism Team. This full-time role emphasizes managing complex cases, providing mentorship, and ensuring compliance with social work standards. The ideal candidate will possess a relevant social work qualification and be registered with Social Work England. Join a forward-thinking organization that values diversity and inclusion, and make a meaningful impact in the lives of those you support. This position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to work in a supportive environment focused on professional growth.

Qualifications

• Registered with Social Work England and possess a relevant qualification.
• Understanding of relevant legislation and social work practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex social work caseloads with autonomy and expertise.
• Provide support and supervision to trainees and colleagues.
• Challenge discriminatory practices and ensure compliance with standards.

Skills

Social Work

Safeguarding Adults

Assessment Frameworks

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.

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. This very much played a significant role in previously winning 'Best Candidate Care' at the Recruiter Awards as well being a two-time finalist for the same award.

Sanctuary takes great pride in building candidate and client relationships that promote Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI).

With recruitment consultants and all other employees undertaking annual online training on EDI and many other compliance training courses, Sanctuary is best placed to undertake a fair and thorough selection process.

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.