Social Worker - Learning Disabilities

Ackerman Pierce Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in social services seeks a qualified Social Worker for the Learning Disabilities Team in Haringey. You will handle complex assessments and provide support to adults with learning disabilities, promoting independence and inclusion while collaborating closely with health professionals.

Benefits

Up to 31 days' annual leave (plus bank holidays)

Local Government Pension Scheme

Health and wellbeing support

Hybrid working opportunities

Ongoing training and development

Staff discounts across leisure, culture and retail

Qualifications

• Experience in adult social care.
• Sound understanding of key legislations such as Care Act 2014 and Mental Health Act 1983.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload and conduct complex assessments.
• Work directly with individuals, families, and carers.

Skills

Assessment

Intervention

Crisis Support

Multi-agency Collaboration

Anti-discriminatory Practice

Education

Registered Social Worker

Job description

Social Worker - Learning Disabilities Team
Location: Haringey - West Locality
Salary: PO2-PO4 ( 41,442 - 50,574 per annum)
Contract: Permanent Full-Time (36 hours per week)
Closing Date: Sunday 29th June 2025
Interview Date: Week commencing 14th July 2025 (held in person at 48 Station Road)

About the Role

We're looking for a qualified Social Worker to join the West Locality Learning Disabilities Team in Haringey. This team forms part of the Haringey Learning Disability Partnership and works closely with health colleagues to deliver high-quality, person-centred support to adults with learning disabilities.

You'll manage a varied caseload, carry out complex assessments, and work directly with individuals, families, and carers to achieve outcomes that promote independence, dignity, and inclusion. This is an opportunity to contribute to an evolving model of locality-based social work that focuses on strengths-based approaches and collaborative working.

What We're Looking For

You'll be a registered Social Worker with relevant experience in adult social care and a sound understanding of key legislation, including:

• Care Act 2014

• Mental Capacity Act 2005

• Mental Health Act 1983

• Human Rights Act 1998

• Equalities Act 2010

• GDPR 2018

We're looking for someone who can:

• Undertake high-quality assessments and interventions

• Support people in crisis and manage complex cases

• Work in a strengths-based, outcome-focused way

• Maintain strong multi-agency relationships

• Uphold anti-discriminatory practice

• Keep up to date with research, policy and best practice

• Contribute to team development and service improvement

Experience as a Practice Educator or DoLS Assessor is desirable but not essential.

Why Work for Haringey?

Haringey is a borough full of energy, diversity and ambition. As we prepare to become the 2027 London Borough of Culture, we're proud to invest in services that empower our communities - and in the staff who help deliver them.

We offer:

• Up to 31 days' annual leave (plus bank holidays)

• Local Government Pension Scheme

• Health and wellbeing support

• Hybrid working opportunities (where applicable)

• Ongoing training and development

• Staff discounts across leisure, culture and retail

We're committed to equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Contact Phil at Ackerman Pierce on (phone number removed) or
Apply by Sunday 29th June 2025 to be considered.