Social Worker

Hampshire County Council; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in the United Kingdom is seeking a qualified Social Worker to support adults with learning disabilities. You'll assess needs, manage caseloads, and collaborate with various professionals to reduce distress. Join a supportive team that promotes career growth and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including a market supplement for Senior roles and employee assistance programs.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Occupational sick pay

Local Government Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Registered with Social Work England (SWE).
• Experience in managing a diverse caseload.
• Ability to engage in multi-disciplinary collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Conduct strength based and trauma informed assessments.
• Supervise and guide Case Workers and Senior Case Workers.
• Negotiate with individuals and families for positive results.
• Make decisions on safeguarding referrals.

Skills

Strengths-based approach

Trauma-informed assessments

Understanding legal frameworks

Effective negotiation

Education

Social Work qualification

Job description

Joining our Least Restrictive Practice Team as a qualified and experienced Social Worker, you’ll play an integral role in supporting adults with learning disabilities who are at risk of distress or presenting challenging behaviours. You’ll work in partnership with Behaviour Specialists to develop cross-agency solutions and manage complex care networks, to improve quality of life, by reducing distress and restrictions.

You'll thrive in a supportive team environment where sharing experiences and learning from each other is encouraged. You'll have opportunities to participate in group and individual reflective practice, allowing you to expand and develop your knowledge and expertise.

What you’ll be doing:

• Engaging in comprehensive strength based and trauma informed assessments to understand peoples’ needs and the support available to them.
• Managing a diverse caseload, providing supervision and guidance to Case Workers and Senior Case Workers and offering expert advice on complex cases.
• Collaborating in a multi-disciplinary manner, effectively negotiating with individuals, their families, and other professionals to achieve positive results.
• Triaging safeguarding referrals and making well-informed decisions to ensure the best possible outcome.

What we’re looking for:

• Social Work qualification and registered with Social Work England (SWE).Due to the needs of the team, we’re unable to consider Newly Qualified Social Workers for this post.
• A sound understanding of how to apply a strengths-based approach.
• Understanding of social work issues, legal frameworks and social services’ statutory duties.
• Commitment to demonstrating our values and behaviours, showing compassion, empathy and respect.

Why join us?

• Make a difference
• Career growth
• Excellent Practice Validation:Progress to a Senior Social Worker role through our Excellent Practice Validation programme. Our Senior Social Workers are paid a market supplement of £3,000 per annum.
• Professional development:Continuous learning and supportive supervision.
• Work-life balance:Enjoy a fulfilling career with a good balance between work and home life.
• Employee support: Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice.
• Competitive benefits package: Including generous annual leave entitlement, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.

Your work-base will be the nearest available office to your home address, however countywide travel will be required.

Applicants can expect to hear from us within two weeks of the advertised closing date.

Other job titles you may be searching for may include: Welfare Worker, Social Services, Case Manager, Social Work Practitioner.

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