Advanced Social Worker - Learning & Disabilities Team

Sanctuary Personnel; Swindon; On-site; GBP 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanctuary Personnel is seeking an Advanced Practitioner for the Adult Learning & Disabilities Team in Swindon. This permanent role involves managing complex caseloads, providing supervision, and promoting high-quality social work practice. The position offers a salary of up to £48,474 per annum, emphasizing support for team members and collaboration with various sectors.

Qualifications

• Registered or eligible for registration.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking assessments and managing a large, complex caseload.
• Providing supervision and support to colleagues.
• Promoting high-quality social work practice.

Skills

Social Work Qualification

Understanding of relevant legislation

Education

Social Work Qualification or equivalent

Job description

Advanced Social Worker - Learning & Disabilities Team

Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative recruitment agency, has a new permanent position for an Advanced Practitioner within the Adult Learning & Disabilities Team in Swindon. The salary for this role is up to £48,474 per annum.

Responsibilities include:

1. Undertaking assessments, determining care packages/support plans, and managing a large, complex caseload to promote wellbeing, in line with service procedures and legislation. Providing supervision and support to colleagues.
2. Participating in and chairing meetings with internal/external partners, including Best Interest decision-making, CHC panels, etc.
3. Managing a small caseload using person-centred practices to support individuals' wellbeing and positive risk-taking.
4. Handling complex, high-risk situations with negotiation and diplomacy involving individuals, families, and staff.
5. Promoting high-quality social work practice, adhering to statutory responsibilities, evidence-based practice, and professional standards (HCPC).
6. Providing support and development opportunities for team members and addressing performance issues.
7. Offering operational advice to managers and directors on social work issues.
8. Contributing to the development of best practices in social work.
9. Providing statutory support, including assessments, support planning, safeguarding, and advice for adults with care needs and their families.
10. Demonstrating independent judgment, problem-solving skills, and conflict management.
11. Working collaboratively with health, education, voluntary sectors, and other partners to coordinate support.

Requirements:

• Social Work Qualification or equivalent
• Understanding of relevant legislation
• Registered or eligible for registration

Application process:

This position is advertised by Zehnn Young. Interested candidates should apply via the provided link. Due to high application volume, only suitable candidates will be contacted.

Sanctuary Personnel values diversity and encourages applicants from all backgrounds. The company commits to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) through ongoing training and fair recruitment practices.

Additional information:

If you require reasonable adjustments during recruitment or employment due to a disability, please inform us early to receive appropriate support.