Senior Social Worker

Lewisham Council; London; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a pioneering service dedicated to supporting young adults with learning disabilities and Autism. As a Senior Social Worker, you'll play a crucial role in guiding individuals through their transition to adulthood, ensuring their needs are met with a strength-based and person-centered approach. This innovative team offers a supportive environment where you can thrive and make a real impact on the lives of those you serve. With excellent training opportunities and a commitment to professional development, this role is perfect for passionate individuals eager to make a difference.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Local Government Pension scheme

Flexible working policies

Season ticket loans

Bicycle loans

Staff discounts on gym memberships

Supportive staff networks

Qualifications

• Experience in managing complex cases and undertaking assessments.
• Ability to supervise and mentor junior social workers.

Responsibilities

• Manage a small complex case load including court work and safeguarding.
• Supervise and mentor a small group of social workers.

Skills

Social Work

Mental Capacity Assessments

Safeguarding Enquiries

Supervision and Mentoring

Resource Management

Education

Qualified Social Worker

Practice Educator Professional Standards (PEPS)

Job description

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Job Description

Discover yourself in Lewisham where what you do makes a difference to our vibrant and culturally diverse communities! We have a rich history of welcoming people from all over the world and are proud to be recognised as the UK's first Borough of Sanctuary, for our work in championing the rights of refugees and migrants.

Are you an experienced, passionate, and motivated social worker looking to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young adults with learning disabilities/Autism? Join our forward-thinking team at Lewisham Adults with Learning Disability, Autism Transition Service and be part of one of our pioneering services!

About Us:

Lewisham Adults with Learning Disability, Autism Service is dedicated to delivering the best support to young adults with learning disabilities/Autism. We are committed to innovative approaches and continuous improvement, ensuring that our services are at the forefront of best practices.

Role Overview:

As a Senior Social Worker in the 18-25 Transitions Team, you will play a crucial role in supporting young adults as they transition into adulthood. Your responsibilities will include:

1. Manging a Small Complex Case Load: Court Work, Mental Capacity (MCA) Assessments, Court of Protection applications, and managing and undertaking s42 safeguarding enquiries.
2. Supervise a small group of Social Workers: Provide supervision, mentoring, guidance.
3. Positive Risk Support: Encouraging individuals to take positive risks while aiming for the least restrictive interventions.
4. Collaborative Working: Partnering with service providers and stakeholders to deliver comprehensive support.
5. Strength-Based Approach: Undertaking complex assessments, setting personal goals and outcomes, and reviewing their effectiveness.
6. Person-Centred Decisions: Ensuring the individual's wishes are at the heart of every decision.
7. Resource Management: Exploring community and commissioned services to meet eligible needs within budget.

What's in it for you?

Innovative Environment: Be part of a team that embraces new ideas and approaches.

Professional Development: Opportunities for continuous learning and growth.

Supportive Team: Work collaboratively with dedicated professionals.

Impactful Work: Make a real difference in the lives of young adults with learning disabilities.

Excellent training and development opportunities, plus a range of benefits including:

• Generous holiday allowance
• Local Government Pension scheme
• Flexible working and family friendly policies
• Season ticket and bicycle loans
• A range of staff discounts including local subsidised gym memberships
• Supportive staff networks

What we're looking for

We are looking for experienced Senior Social Workers to join us and work with us to meet the outcome of our service users and transform lives. If you are not currently a senior social worker but aspiring to be one, you must be willing to undertake the Practice Educator Professional Standards (PEPS).

Join Us

If you are excited by the prospect of delivering exceptional support to young adults with learning disabilities/Autism and want to be part of a pioneering service, we would love to hear from you. Apply now and join us on our journey to make a positive impact.

Location

15 mins south of London Bridge, based in Catford SE6 with 2 mainline train stations 5-10 minutes' walk from Laurence House and numerous bus routes. The service operates a hybrid working approach as determined by service requirements.

Special conditions

This post is subject to registration as a qualified Social Worker with Social Work England, an Enhanced Disclosure application to the Disclosure and Barring Service, and completion of the ASYE programme. The standards are detailed in the Job Description/Person Specification.

The recruitment process is anonymous and we don't accept CVs.

Please read the applicant handbook carefully when applying. Complete the application fully and ensure your supporting statement addresses each person specification criterion.

For an informal discussion, contact Hazel Ashworth, HoS AWLD, Autism, Transitions, Deprivation of Liberty at [e-mail] or Caprice Corbin, Lead Operational Manager, Transition Team at [e-mail].

Click here to view the Job Description and Person Specification.

Salary

£48,618 - £50,646 per annum (POX). All appointments will be at the minimum SCP unless current salary matching is provided.

Diversity

Lewisham Council is a Disability Confident employer. We welcome applications from all abilities. For reasonable adjustments, contact the lead on this advert. Details on the access to work scheme are at www.gov.uk/access-to-work/apply.

The Lewisham Works service offers guidance for job applications. Email [e-mail] for support.

The Council may close adverts early if there is a large response.

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