Senior Social Worker - Learning Disabilities & Independence

Royal Borough of Greenwich; Greater London; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Borough of Greenwich is recruiting an Experienced Social Worker for the Community Learning Disability Team (CLDT). The role focuses on adults with learning disabilities, delivering strengths-based assessments and outcome‑driven support in a collaborative, integrated Health and Social Care setting.

We are seeking candidates with 3–4 years’ post‑qualification experience, ideally from a specialist Learning Disability environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker with 3–4 years’ post‑qualification experience, ideally within a specialist Learning Disability setting.

Responsibilities

• Completing strengths-based assessments of residents’ care and support needs.
• Undertaking statutory reviews and ensuring support remains appropriate, proportionate and outcome‑focused.
• Promoting independence, choice and control for adults with learning disabilities.
• Identifying and responding to safeguarding concerns, protecting vulnerable residents from abuse and neglect.
• Working in partnership with residents, families, carers and professionals to develop effective support plans.
• Developing proportionate and cost‑effective care packages, ensuring resources are used appropriately.
• Exploring alternative options and community resources to maximise independence and reduce reliance on formal services.
• Assessing and clearly articulating risk, including consequences where support is not provided.
• Ensuring all work complies with relevant legislation, statutory duties, Council policies and procedures.
• Working in accordance with the Knowledge and Skills Statements for Social Workers in Adult Services and the PCF.

Job description

Royal Borough of Greenwich is recruiting an Experienced Social Worker for the Community Learning Disability Team (CLDT). The role focuses on adults with learning disabilities, delivering strengths-based assessments and outcome‑driven support in a collaborative, integrated Health and Social Care setting.

We are seeking candidates with 3–4 years’ post‑qualification experience, ideally from a specialist Learning Disability environment.