Social Worker (Learning Disabilities)

Hampshire County Council; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Hampshire County Council is seeking a dedicated qualified Social Worker for their Learning Disabilities Team in Basingstoke. The role involves conducting assessments, managing a caseload, and fostering multidisciplinary collaboration. Successful candidates will demonstrate commitment to a strengths-based approach while providing support in a dynamic team environment. This is a permanent position offering opportunities for professional development and a competitive benefits package.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement

Occupational sick pay

Access to Local Government Pension Scheme

Continuous professional development opportunities

Supportive supervision

Qualifications

• Registered with Social Work England (SWE).
• Understanding of social work issues and statutory duties required.
• Ability to adapt communication to individual needs.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of individuals' needs.
• Manage complex caseloads and provide supervision.
• Build positive relationships with service users and professionals.

Skills

Strengths-based approach

Compassion

Empathy

Adaptability

Legal frameworks knowledge

Education

Social Work qualification

Job description

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Social Worker (Learning Disabilities)

Job Reference: HCC621084

Salary Range: £39,382 - £43,679 per annum

Work Location: Dame Mary Fagan House, Basingstoke

Contract Type: Permanent

The Role:

Joining our Learning Disabilities Team as a qualified and experienced Social Worker, you’ll be innovative, person-centred and committed to working in a strengths-based way.

You’ll enjoy working in a team that thrives on supporting each other, sharing experiences and learnings to encourage continuous improvement. We have varied experience and backgrounds across the team, with regular opportunities for training and ongoing development.

What you’ll be doing:

• Conducting comprehensive assessments of individuals' needs and available support.
• Managing a complex caseload whilst providing supervision for Case Workers and Senior Case Workers and practice advice on complex cases.
• Working in a multi-disciplinary way, successfully negotiating between the people who use our service, their families, and other professionals to reach positive outcomes.
• Triaging safeguarding referrals and making informed decisions.
• Building positive and professional relationships.

What we’re looking for:

• Social Work qualification and registered with Social Work England (SWE).
• A sound understanding of how to apply a strengths-based approach.
• Understanding of social work issues, legal frameworks and social services’ statutory duties.
• Ability to adapt to individuals’ communication needs.
• Commitment to demonstrating our values and behaviours, showing compassion, empathy and respect.

Take a look at our Candidate Pack for more information about the Social Worker role, team and our values. The section ‘About you’ explains what specific knowledge, skills and experience we want you to tell us about. Make sure you explain how you meet these requirements and demonstrate our values, in your application.

• Make a difference: Watch this short video to find out more about the important work our Learning Disabilities Teams do.
• Career growth: Opportunities for experienced and newly qualified social workers. Starting salary for NQSWs: £33,951 per annum for first year of employment. View our career pathways for more information about opportunities within our Adults Social Work service.
• 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. Find more information here .

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: Newly Qualified Social Worker, Senior Case Worker, Welfare Worker, Social Services, Case Manager, Social Work Practitioner.

Travel Requirements:

You will be required to travel to various locations within Hampshire (and the Isle of Wight or other local authority), and it is essential that you have a current drivers’ licence and access to a reliable vehicle on a regular basis.

Values Based Recruitment

We recruit for attitudes and values in Adults’ Health and Care. We invite you to evidence how you demonstrate our 5 core values in your application. For more information on our values, please refer to the candidate pack.

This post is subject to a Criminal Records Check.

Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:

Hampshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) applies.

We are a Disability Confident Employer - committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.