Social Worker - Adults LD & Autism Team - Stockport - Sanctuary Personal

Sanctuary Personnel Ltd; Stockport; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency is looking for a Locum Social Worker to support adults with learning disabilities and autism in Stockport. This role offers a hybrid working model, balancing office and home work. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, collaborating with partners, and managing safeguarding interventions. The competitive pay rate reflects expertise, and opportunities for further professional development are available. Join a dedicated team committed to making a difference in the community.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Competitive hourly salary

Career development opportunities

Dynamic work setting

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Experience providing social work support to adults with learning disabilities and autism.
• Ability to conduct thorough assessments per legislative requirements.
• Strong collaborative skills to work with external partners.

Responsibilities

• Provide social work support and guidance for adults with learning disabilities.
• Conduct thorough assessments in line with legislative requirements.
• Collaborate with external partners to deliver seamless care pathways.
• Engage in safeguarding interventions as necessary.
• Coordinate discharge plans with hospital services.

Skills

Experience in social work with adults

Ability to conduct assessments

Knowledge of Care Act and Mental Capacity Act

Effective communication skills

Collaboration with external partners

Job description

Overview

Locum Social Worker within Adults Learning Disabilities and Autism Team in Stockport, earning £35 per hour.

Are you looking to make a tangible difference in the lives of adults with learning disabilities and autism? We have an ongoing position for a Social Worker who is eager to support and empower individuals within Stockport’s vibrant community. You will be primarily office-based for 75 percent of your time, with a hybrid working model that combines office days for collaboration and designated home-working days for flexibility, supporting professional growth and work-life balance.

Perks and benefits

• Hybrid working: Enjoy the best of both worlds with an arrangement that supports effective teamwork and personal flexibility.
• Competitive hourly salary: Rate reflects your expertise and commitment.
• Career development opportunities: Access to continual learning and professional growth in a supportive environment.
• Dynamic work setting: Stockport’s supportive and culturally rich environment with varied daily challenges.
• Flexible working hours: Maintain a healthy work-life balance.

What you will do

• Provide social work support and guidance for adults with learning disabilities and autism and their carers, ensuring everyone’s voices are heard in support planning.
• Conduct thorough assessments in line with legislative requirements, including the Care Act and Mental Capacity Act.
• Collaborate with external partners and agencies to deliver seamless care pathways.
• Engage in safeguarding interventions when necessary, ensuring the health and wellbeing of adults and carers.
• Coordinate discharge plans with hospital services and manage post-discharge support as needed.
• Promote wellbeing principles, access rights, and social care resources for individuals.
• Work flexibly and efficiently, managing complex cases and multi-disciplinary liaison.
• Lead and contribute to meetings, such as discharge planning and Best Interest meetings.

Stockport is an exceptional place to live and work, offering a thriving town coupled with beautiful countryside. The balance between a bustling community and peaceful surroundings makes it an ideal location for professionals seeking an enriched lifestyle. Come and be part of a forward-thinking team, make a difference, and grow in Stockport.

Working with Sanctuary Personnel: Sanctuary Personnel is a trusted and award-winning agency for roles. We work to find you the best possible rates in roles that match your skills and experience.