Qualified Practitioner Level 2

Lincolnshire County Council; Bracebridge; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Lincolnshire County Council in Lincolnshire is seeking a committed Learning Disability Nurse/Social Worker to join the Learning Disability South Team, based at Sleaford/Spalding. This part-time 19 hours per week vacancy covers Wednesdays and Fridays.

You will complete Care Act assessments, develop and review support plans, manage a varied caseload, and supervise up to four staff as needed. The role requires nursing or social work registration and a passion for person-centred, strengths-based

Qualifications

• Experience in assessing adults with learning disabilities under Care Act.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and support planning.
• Ability to work within strengths-based, person-centred approaches.
• Experience in community-based social care is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Complete Care Act assessments and reviews.
• Develop and review support plans with individuals.
• Manage a varied caseload across the locality.
• Collaborate with carers, families and partner agencies.
• Supervise up to 4 staff and contribute to team development.

Skills

Assessment skills

Communication skills

Autonomy

Risk assessment

Wellbeing promotion

Interpersonal skills

Education

Social Work qualification

Nursing registration

Job description

We are seeking a committed and skilled Learning Disability Nurse/Social Worker as Qualified Practitioners to join our Learning Disability South Team, based at Sleaford/Spalding. We have 1 part-time vacancy 19 hours per week, working Wednesday Friday.

Join a team that put people first!

At Lincolnshire Adult Care, we're passionate about helping people live fulfilling, independent lives. We're looking for compassionate, motivated practitioners who share our commitment to person-centred, strengths-based practice and delivering outstanding outcomes for adults across South Lincolnshire.

If you're someone who is curious, reflective, solution-focused and committed to making a genuine difference, we'd love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

You will play a key role in supporting adults with learning disabilities to live fulfilling, independent, and meaningful lives. You will be responsible for completing Care Act assessments, developing and reviewing support plans, and ensuring that individuals receive the right level of support at the right time.

You will hold a current Nursing or Social Work registration.

You will hold a varied caseload, including more complex cases, and will work with individuals on a longterm basis, enabling you to build strong, trusting relationships.

As part of an experienced and enabling team, you will also have opportunities to supervise less experienced colleagues and contribute to learning and development of the team

Working within Lincolnshire's strengths-based Conversation Model, you will

Complete Adult Needs Assessments and reviews under the Care Act 2014

Develop strengths-based support plans that focus on individual outcomes

Work alongside individuals, carers, families and partner agencies

Promote independence, wellbeing and community connections

Respond to safeguarding concerns and contribute to safeguarding enquiries

Support people through periods of change, crisis and transition

Manage a varied and rewarding caseload across your locality

Supervise up to a maximum of 4 staff

Leading on section 75 reviews/Decision Support Tool and CHC checklists

Support wider Learning Disability teams with nurse rota for section 75 reviews/ Decision Support Tool and CHC checklists

About us

Lincolnshire County Council, is one of the largest employers in the county. We are an organisation that embraces diversity, innovation and progress. We value our people and want to ensure that we can support you in joining and growing with us.

We will view you as an integral member of our community and recognise that your well-being is paramount. To show our appreciation, weve crafted a competitive package designed to not only acknowledge your hard work but also foster a healthy work-life balance.

From health benefits and retirement plans, we strive to provide a package that supports well-being and financial stability and that meets the diverse needs of our workforce.

We want everyone who works with us to feel included and celebrate their uniqueness. We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity, eliminating unlawful discrimination, harassment and victimisation, and promoting good relations for both employee and for the people of Lincolnshire.

People often say every day is a learning day and at LCC a culture of learning is something we really believe in. We recognise the importance of supporting your learning and development and can offer a variety of different learning opportunities depending on what is right for you and the organisation. This could be through your everyday tasks, through hands-on experience, structured programs, formal qualifications, coaching, or informal learning opportunities.

Job responsibilities

We welcome applications from both newly qualified and experienced Learning Disability Nurses and Social Workers. Experience of working with adults with learning disabilities is desirable but not essential as full training and support will be provided.

As this is a community based role the ability to travel to complete visits is required.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of legislation relevant to provision of
• health and social care for people with learning
• disabilities including the requirements of the
• health and safety legislation and Valuing People
• Interpersonal, verbal and written communication
• skills
• Analytical Assessment skills
• The ability to work autonomously in identifying
• and addressing need and risk
• .Demonstrate values that promote wellbeing,
• challenge oppression and discriminations and
• empower people to live well
• Organisational and administrative skills
• necessary for managing a more complex
• caseload

Experience

• We welcome applications from both newly qualified and experienced Learning Disability Nurses and Social Workers
• Minimum of 2 years post qualification practice
• experience in a health and social care
• Experience of working with adults with learning disabilities is desirable but not essential, as full training and support will be provided.
• Knowledge of health and health promotion
• issues specific to people with learning disability
• Knowledge of screening procedures and how
• they are used to effectively target resources
• Demonstrate values that promote wellbeing,
• challenge oppression and discriminations and
• empower people to live well

Qualifications

• Professional qualification as a Social Worker Or
• Registered Nurse e.g. RNLD, RGN,RNMH
• Current HCPC Social Work or NMC Nursing
• Registration

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.