Social Worker - Learning Disabilities

Northumberland County Council; Morpeth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in England seeks a Social Worker to support adults with learning disabilities. You will conduct comprehensive assessments, collaborate with external services, and develop care plans. Applicants must hold a Social Work degree, be registered with Social Work England, and possess experience within Adult Social Care. This role offers flexible working options and benefits including annual leave and pension scheme.

Benefits

26 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Registered with Social Work England.
• Experience in social work with adults, particularly in care for those with learning disabilities.
• Valid UK driving licence for work purposes.

Responsibilities

• Complete Care Act Assessments and Mental Capacity Assessments.
• Collaborate with external services for resources.
• Set objectives and develop care plans with clients.
• Manage your caseload with regular supervision.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Assessment skills

Education

Degree in Social Work

ASYE programme completion

Job description

Overview

This is an opportunity to make a difference. You will work alongside other professionals, promoting strength-based approaches to practice and service delivery to adults with learning disabilities. You will work alongside and in partnership with individuals, families and carers using a range of interpersonal and communication skills in relation to comprehensively assess complex psychosocial need, set objectives, develop care plans and deliver appropriate interventions. You will complete Care Act Assessments, Mental Capacity Assessments and collaborate with a range of external services to access any resources required to meet the care and support needs you have identified. As you work to provide a comprehensive assessment, you will benefit from a good balance of autonomy and support. You will be responsible for the day-to-day management of your caseload but will have regular supervision and the full support of your Team Manager.

Responsibilities

• Complete Care Act Assessments and Mental Capacity Assessments as part of comprehensive assessments.
• Collaborate with external services to access resources required to meet identified care and support needs.
• Work with individuals, families and carers using interpersonal and communication skills to set objectives, develop care plans and deliver appropriate interventions.
• Manage day-to-day caseload with regular supervision and support from the Team Manager.

Qualifications

• Degree in Social Work and registered with Social Work England.
• Successfully completed the ASYE programme.
• Experience of social work with adults, specifically within Adult Social Care teams serving clients whose primary need is learning disability.
• Valid UK driving licence and ability to use a car for work purposes (car owner preferred).

Benefits

• 26 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years of service (pro rata for part-time employees).
• Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Flexi scheme (if applicable) - up to 2 days flexible leave per month (pro rata for part-time employees).
• Local government discount schemes with offers at local businesses and various national brands.
• Commitment to work/life balance with flexible working options, including job sharing, term-time only, and compressed hours.
• A range of salary sacrifice schemes.
• Staff networks for peer networking, mutual support and staff development (e.g., Apprenticeship, Armed Forces, ASD, Enable, LGBT+, Menopause, Mental Wellbeing, Racial Equality).