Social Worker (Community Learning Disability Team) NEW Bolton Council Posted today Bolton £37,0[...]

Bolton Gin Company; Bolton; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in Bolton is seeking a Social Worker to join their dynamic team. This permanent, full-time role involves assessing needs, planning support, and collaborating with various agencies to improve outcomes for adults with learning disabilities. The ideal candidate will possess a relevant social work qualification and a passion for enhancing the lives of vulnerable adults. The role offers extensive support for professional development and flexible working options.

Benefits

Discounts

Gym memberships

Salary sacrifice schemes

Generous annual leave

Flexible working

Pension scheme

Wellbeing services

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and motivated individuals passionate about working with adults with learning disabilities.
• Skills in multidisciplinary team working and decision-making.
• Ability to develop relationships with team members and external organizations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed assessments of need (Care Act) and asset-based support planning.
• Perform carers assessments and capacity assessments.
• Work in interdisciplinary and multi-agency settings.

Skills

Teamwork

Decision-making

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

CQSW/DIPSW/SW Degree or equivalent

Job description

Grade H £37,035 - £40,476 plus essential car usage allowance

Grade I £40,476 - £44,711 plus essential car usage allowance

Contract: Permanent, Full-Time

Role specifics: CQSW/DIPSW/SW Degree or equivalent. Candidates must be SWE registered and subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service. Applicants must hold a full, current, and valid driving licence, a vehicle with a current MOT certificate, and adequate vehicle insurance in line with the council’s requirements, as per the Travel Costs Reimbursement Policy.

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The Role: To ensure the team provides an efficient and effective service to Bolton residents. Responsibilities include: detailed assessment of need (Care Act), asset-based support planning, conducting carers assessments, capacity assessments, best interest decision-making, and continuing health care assessments.

Interdisciplinary and multi-agency working is a key part of the role.

Experience of resettlement from out-of-area placements, transition work for young adults, supporting individuals moving from family homes, and safeguarding investigations is preferable but not essential.

We welcome applications from newly qualified Social Workers and offer extensive support through ASYE and Continuing Professional Development.

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About You: Enthusiastic and motivated individuals passionate about working with adults with learning disabilities. Ability to develop relationships with team members, external organizations, service users, and carers. Skills in multidisciplinary team working and decision-making. Ability to stay focused, manage workload, and work in a hybrid environment.

These posts are subject to enhanced clearance from the Disclosure and Barring Service and registration with Social Work England.

About Us: Join us at an exciting time with strong ambitions for the borough. Bolton is a welcoming organization committed to improving outcomes and experiences for its residents. We offer a range of benefits including discounts, gym memberships, salary sacrifice schemes, generous annual leave, flexible working, pension scheme, and wellbeing services.

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Greater Manchester authorities are committed to improving employment opportunities for people with disabilities, care leavers, carers, and ex-military personnel. For more information, visit greater.jobs.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and young people. An enhanced DBS check is required for this post.

This role is designated as customer-facing under the fluency duty and requires a specified level of spoken English.

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