Social Worker - Full time - Permanent - Level 1

The Methodist Church in Britain; England; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

ASYE support

Hybrid working

Wellbeing support

Progression within pay band

Enhanced benefits & pay package

Job summary

BCP Council's Integrated Learning Disability Service is seeking a full-time Level 1 social worker to undertake in-depth casework for adults 18+, focusing on promoting independence through strengths-based, self-directed support.

Hybrid working across offices and home is offered, with visits to residents across the country. The role supports carers, requires current social work status and the right to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Qualified social worker with current registration.
• Experience in social care with direct public contact.
• Experience working with learning disability or a passion to improve lives.
• Strong understanding of social and legal context in care services.

Responsibilities

• Undertake in-depth casework for adults 18+ in the Integrated Learning Disability Service.
• Support carers and carry out comprehensive carers work.
• Promote independence through strengths-based, self-directed support.
• Carry out commissioning, monitoring and reviews to meet assessed needs.
• Visit residents in various settings, potentially across the country.
• Work flexibly across BCP locations with home working.
• Advocate for adults to achieve outcomes.
• Provide signposting, information and guidance.

Skills

Advocacy

Signposting

Information & guidance

Communication skills

Education

Qualified social worker status

Job description

This is a full-time permanent Level 1 social worker post in the Integrated Learning Disability Service within BCP Council's adult social care, co-located with Dorset Healthcare staff. The work centres on in-depth casework for adults over 18, with carers support and strengths-based, self-directed support to help people stay as independent as possible. Hybrid working across BCP offices and home is offered, with visits to people in various settings. Visa sponsorship is not available, so applicants must already hold the right to work in the UK.

What the job involves

• Undertake comprehensive work focused on the needs of BCP residents aged 18 and over
• Support carers and carry out comprehensive carers work, identifying the impact on their lives
• Support people to minimise dependence and maximise independence through strengths-based, self-directed support
• Carry out commissioning, monitoring and reviews to meet individuals' assessed needs
• Visit residents in various settings, potentially across the country
• Work flexibly across BCP locations combined with home working
• Advocate for adults to help them achieve their outcomes
• Provide signposting, information and guidance

Qualifications

• Qualified social worker status

Experience

• Recent experience of working in a social care setting with direct contact with members of the public
• Experience of working with people with a learning disability, or a passion for improving their lives

Skills & knowledge

• Understanding of the social and legal context in which social care services are delivered
• Excellent communication skills, including advocacy, signposting and providing information and guidance

Checks & eligibility

• Valid driving licence and access to a car
• Disclosure and Barring Service check at the appropriate level
• Existing right to work in the UK, as visa sponsorship is not available

What’s offered

• Training and development, including continual professional development
• Support for newly qualified workers undertaking their Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE)
• Hybrid and flexible working supporting a healthy work-life balance
• Wellbeing support with a strengths-based approach
• Clear progression within a defined pay band
• Enhanced employee benefits package and new Pay and Reward package