Social Worker - Learning Disabilities and Autism - Charnwood

Nottingham City Council, Leicestershire County Council, East Midlands Group; England; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in England seeks two Level 3 Social Workers to join their Learning Disabilities and Autism team. These hybrid roles include a competitive salary ranging from £39,939 to £42,699, plus additional market premium payments. The ideal candidates will have a Social Work qualification and experience in relevant fields, supported by a collaborative environment with ongoing professional development opportunities. Enthusiastic applications from diverse backgrounds are welcomed, reflecting the community's needs.

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England.
• Knowledge of person-centred approaches and relevant social care policies.
• Experience in complex safeguarding and multi-agency working.
• Ability to manage assessments and risk effectively.

Responsibilities

• Join a team for Learning Disabilities and Autism.
• Promote best possible outcomes with regular supervisions.
• Support individuals in identifying and meeting their needs.

Skills

Fluent English

Diplomacy

Conflict management

Teamwork

Time management

Education

Qualified Social Worker

Tools

Social Work methodologies

Job description

Organisation:

Leicestershire County Council

Work Location:

County Hall, Glenfield, LE3 8RA

Worker Category:

Hybrid Worker

Salary:

£39,939 to £42,699 plus £3,300 market premia payment for Level 3 Social Workers

Working Hours:

Monday to Friday, 37 Hours Per Week

Contract Type:

Permanent

Closing Date:

28th of December 2025

About the Role

We have funding for 2 x Level 3 Social Workers to join our busy Learning Disabilities and Autism (LD&A) team in Charnwood. These are permanent full-time positions and would particularly suit experienced Social Workers with a background working with this service user group, though applications from other suitable candidates are also welcome.

The team is knowledgeable, friendly and supportive, with a wealth of contacts and experience amongst the extensive LD&A community and provider network within Charnwood. They have weekly Group Supervision Meetings to promote the best possible outcomes for the people we work with. All staff benefit from regular manager supervision, manageable workloads and support from specialist teams within the department such as finance or legal services.

We provide a comprehensive induction package with ongoing access to bespoke learning and development opportunities. This includes tailored continuous professional development sessions, opportunities for supported further qualifications and access to academic research and practice expertise to develop skills, experience and inform our employee’s practice.

About You

To apply for this post, you must:

• Be a qualified Social Worker and registered with Social Work England.
• Have knowledge of social work methodologies, social care policies such as person‑centred approaches and asset based social work, and relevant legislation including the Care Act, Mental Health Act, and Mental Capacity Act.
• Have experience of effective assessment and risk management delivery, complex safeguarding, court of protection and multi‑agency/multidisciplinary working and/or hospital discharge processes.
• Have experience of partnership working with adults to identify and meet need with creative and pragmatic solutions.
• Be a confident communicator who is skilled in diplomacy, persuasion, assertive and conflict management and able to build effective working relationships.
• Be able to work proactively individually but also as a team member.
• Have good prioritisation and time management skills and have a valid UK driving licence or access to a vehicle.

We also expect you to share our commitment to our values and will ask you to evidence when you have demonstrated them as part of the interview process.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement for this role.

A DBS enhanced check for a regulated activity is required for this post.

Interested in Flexible Working?

We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual’s personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below. This may include requests for term‑time working, part‑time hours, compressed hours, flexible start and finish times, home/remote working, etc.

For more information or an informal discussion, please contact:

Chelbie Shepherd, Resourcing Co‑ordinator

Telephone: [phone]

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How to Apply

Leicestershire County Council is an inclusive organisation which is on a journey to embed and celebrate equality, diversity, and inclusion at every level. We warmly welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, as having a diverse workforce with different perspectives and ideas is fundamental to our values and enriches the services we offer our communities. We particularly welcome applicants from Ethnically Diverse and LGBTQ Plus communities and people with disabilities to create a balanced workforce and one that reflects the communities we serve. Applicants with a disability who meet the criteria listed in the About You section above will be offered an interview under the Disability Confident Employer Scheme.

To apply for this job, please click Apply Now. You will need to upload a supporting statement as part of your application which explains how you meet the criteria listed in the About You section above. For more information, see the How to Apply section on our career site.

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