Empowering Adult Learning Disabilities Social Worker

Cheshire West and Chester; Northwich; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous holidays

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle scheme

Car salary sacrifice

Job summary

Cheshire West and Chester Council is seeking a dedicated Social Worker to join the Adult Learning Disabilities Team. You will assess care and support needs, empower individuals, and work with families and carers to deliver high-quality, person-centred social work.

You will collaborate with experienced colleagues and managers, develop your knowledge across a varied area of Adult Social Care, and contribute to improving outcomes for adults with learning disabilities.

Qualifications

• Professional Social Work qualification and registration with the appropriate body.
• Experience of managing high risk, complex cases, and safeguarding adults.
• DBS check (Enhanced) and Adults Barred List check (Essential).
• Understanding of services to meet mental health needs.

Responsibilities

• Assess care and support needs and understand what matters to individuals.
• Empower people to maximise independence and exercise choice and control.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, families and carers to deliver person-centred care.
• Work with local people to understand care options and ensure connection to services.

Skills

Professional Social Work qualification

Managing high-risk cases

Safeguarding Adults

Communication with customers, carers,和

Education

Professional Social Work qualification

Job description

Cheshire West and Chester Council is seeking a dedicated Social Worker to join the Adult Learning Disabilities Team. You will assess care and support needs, empower individuals, and work with families and carers to deliver high-quality, person-centred social work.

You will collaborate with experienced colleagues and managers, develop your knowledge across a varied area of Adult Social Care, and contribute to improving outcomes for adults with learning disabilities.