Social Worker – Learning Disabilities and Autism

Liquidpersonnel; Coventry; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Liquid Personnel is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join an Adult Learning Disabilities and Autism Team in Coventry. You will deliver strengths-based, person-centred interventions to support adults with learning disabilities and autism, promoting independence and wellbeing.

You will handle a diverse caseload, undertake safeguarding inquiries, capacity assessments, and Court of Protection work, working with families, carers, health professionals and partners to maximise choice and

Qualifications

• Professional qualification in social work (MA/BA/BSc or CQSW).
• Registration with Social Work England is required.
• Significant post-qualified experience in Adult Social Care, preferably with learning disabilities or autism.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of adults with learning disabilities and/or autism.
• Undertake statutory assessments and safeguarding enquiries.
• Carry Mental Capacity Assessments and Court of Protection work.
• Develop person-centred support plans to promote independence and wellbeing.
• Coordination with health professionals, carers and partner agencies.
• Maintain accurate case records and reports in line with standards.
• Respond to urgent referrals and participate in duty rotas.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Assessment skills

Decision making

Education

MA/BA/BSc in Social Work or CQSW

Job description

Our client based in Coventry is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join their Adult Learning Disabilities and Autism Team. This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated practitioner to support adults with learning disabilities and/or autism, delivering strengths-based, person-centred social work interventions that promote independence, wellbeing, and positive outcomes.

The successful candidate will manage a diverse caseload of adults with learning disabilities and autism, undertaking statutory assessments, safeguarding enquiries, mental capacity assessments, Court of Protection work, and support planning. You will work collaboratively with individuals, families, carers, health professionals, and partner agencies to ensure people receive appropriate support and services that maximise choice, control, and community inclusion.

Key Responsibilities

Core duties include:

• Managing a caseload of adults with learning disabilities and/or autism, undertaking assessments and interventions in accordance with statutory duties and best practice.
• Completing strengths-based Care Act assessments and reviews to identify eligible needs, outcomes, and appropriate support solutions.
• Undertaking Mental Capacity Assessments and applying the principles of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 to support informed decision-making and protect individuals' rights.
• Completing safeguarding enquiries and investigations under Section 42 of the Care Act 2014, ensuring individuals are protected from abuse, neglect, self-neglect, and exploitation.
• Preparing reports, assessments, statements, and supporting documentation for Court of Protection proceedings when required.
• Working proactively with individuals, families, carers, advocates, and partner agencies to develop person-centred support plans that promote independence and wellbeing.
• Assessing and managing risk, ensuring appropriate interventions are implemented to safeguard vulnerable adults and promote positive outcomes.
• Responding to urgent referrals and undertaking duty responsibilities as part of a rota system, including crisis intervention and risk management.
• Supporting individuals through complex situations by utilising professional judgement, available resources, and relevant legislation.
• Coordinating and reviewing care and support arrangements, ensuring services remain effective and responsive to changing needs.
• Working closely with health professionals, housing providers, community organisations, and other stakeholders to ensure coordinated and integrated support.
• Undertaking carers' assessments where appropriate and supporting carers to access relevant services and resources.
• Maintaining accurate, timely, and comprehensive case records, assessments, and reports in line with legislative, professional, and organisational standards.
• Promoting choice, independence, social inclusion, and community participation for adults with learning disabilities and autism.

Qualifications & Experience

• Professional Qualification:MA, BA, BSc in Social Work, Diploma in Social Work, or CQSW.
• Registration:Must be registered with Social Work England.
• Experience:Significant post-qualified experience within Adult Social Care, ideally working with adults with Learning Disabilities and/or Autism.
• Legislation Knowledge:Strong working knowledge of the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, Court of Protection processes, Adult Safeguarding legislation, and associated statutory guidance.
• Assessment Skills:Experience completing Care Act Assessments, Mental Capacity Assessments, risk assessments, safeguarding enquiries, reviews, and support planning.
• Court of Protection Experience:Experience preparing assessments, reports, and supporting documentation for Court of Protection matters.
• Safeguarding Experience:Proven ability to identify, investigate, and manage safeguarding concerns involving vulnerable adults.
• Learning Disabilities and Autism Experience:Experience supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism, and complex support needs.
• Multi-Agency Working:Ability to work effectively alongside health professionals, carers, providers, advocates, and partner organisations.
• Communication Skills:Excellent communication, analytical, assessment, report-writing, and decision-making skills.
• Driving Licence:Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is desirable due to the community-based nature of the role.

Liquid Personnel is an equal opportunities employer. Liquid Personnel Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. * Terms and conditions apply to our bonus schemes.

Reasonable Adjustments

If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity by contacting our team. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.

We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of the Code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England, based on the World Health Organisation (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.

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