Learning Disabilities Social Worker - Empower Lives

Caritas Recruitment Limited; Taunton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Caritas Recruitment Limited is seeking an experienced Adult Social Worker to join a Learning Disabilities team in Taunton. You will promote independence and inclusion while conducting assessments, reviews and care planning within a strengths-based, person-centred framework.

In this role you will work with adults, families and a multidisciplinary team to identify needs, manage risk and ensure high standards of care, documentation and compliance with relevant legislation and professional guidance.

Qualifications

• Recognised Social Work qualification.
• Current registration with Social Work England.
• Experience with learning disabilities and complex needs is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Carry out Care Act assessments, reviews and support planning.
• Safeguard adults and undertake risk assessments to inform decisions.
• Contribute to best-interest decisions and arrange appropriate care packages.

Skills

Care Act 2014

Mental Capacity Act

Safeguarding

Care assessments

Communication

Education

Social Work degree

Job description

Caritas Recruitment Limited is seeking an experienced Adult Social Worker to join a Learning Disabilities team in Taunton. You will promote independence and inclusion while conducting assessments, reviews and care planning within a strengths-based, person-centred framework.

In this role you will work with adults, families and a multidisciplinary team to identify needs, manage risk and ensure high standards of care, documentation and compliance with relevant legislation and professional guidance.