Disabilities Social Worker: Enable Independent Living

City of Wolverhampton Council; Wolverhampton; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

SWE fee payment

Blue Light card reimbursement

Flexible and hybrid working

Excellent learning and development

Job summary

City of Wolverhampton Council is seeking a Social Worker for the Disabilities Team. The role is hybrid, based across the city with a Grade 7 salary range. You will support young people transitioning to adulthood and adults with disabilities to live independently, using strengths-based approaches.

We value development, wellbeing and collaborative practice with partners, and offer a supportive pathway for ongoing professional growth within a forward-thinking council.

Qualifications

• Dedicated to working with people with disabilities and their carers/families.
• Sound knowledge of relevant social work legislation.
• Strong analytical, assessment and negotiation skills.
• Passion for strengths-based working and collaborative practice.
• Ability to work with colleagues, service providers, partners and commissioners.

Responsibilities

• Support young people preparing for adulthood and transitions.
• Assist adults with learning/disabilities and autism to live independently.
• Work with individuals at risk of involvement with criminal justice system to promote safety and independence.
• Apply Three Conversations approach to tailor and safeguard plans with clients.

Skills

Passionate about disability work

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Interpersonal communication

IT skills

Social Work England registration

Education

Social work degree (BA/BSc) or equivalent

ASYE or equivalent post-qualifying pathway

Tools

MS Office / IT systems

Job description

City of Wolverhampton Council is seeking a Social Worker for the Disabilities Team. The role is hybrid, based across the city with a Grade 7 salary range. You will support young people transitioning to adulthood and adults with disabilities to live independently, using strengths-based approaches.

We value development, wellbeing and collaborative practice with partners, and offer a supportive pathway for ongoing professional growth within a forward-thinking council.