Social Worker - Learning Disabilities (ASYE) | Hybrid

Durham County Council; Spennymoor; Hybride; GBP 30 000 - 34 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Hybrid working (home & office)

27 days annual leave (rising to 32)

Local Government Pension Scheme

Résumé du poste

Durham County Council is seeking a Social Worker to support adults with learning disabilities in the Learning Disability Integrated East Team, promoting independence and wellbeing in the community.

Newly Qualified Social Workers will complete ASYE in their first year with structured mentoring and development time. Successful applicants may start in a Social Work Assistant role until registration is confirmed, with DBS checks required.

Qualifications

• Recognised Social Work qualification and registration with Social Work England.
• Experience with adults, ideally in learning disability services or related field.
• Understanding of Care Act, Mental Capacity Act and safeguarding responsibilities.

Responsabilités

• Undertake strengths-based assessments with individuals and carers to identify needs and outcomes.
• Develop, implement, and review personalised care and support plans to promote independence and positive risk-taking.
• Collaborate with partners to coordinate support and develop local opportunities.
• Lead safeguarding inquiries and ensure actions align with legislation and policy.
• Monitor and review support arrangements to stay outcome-focused.
• Contribute to multi-disciplinary meetings ensuring individuals' views guide decisions.
• Maintain accurate records and reports to professional standards.

Connaissances

Social Work England registration

Assessment

Safeguarding

Formation

Social Work qualification

Outils

Care Act knowledge

Mental Capacity Act

Description du poste

Durham County Council is seeking a Social Worker to support adults with learning disabilities in the Learning Disability Integrated East Team, promoting independence and wellbeing in the community.

Newly Qualified Social Workers will complete ASYE in their first year with structured mentoring and development time. Successful applicants may start in a Social Work Assistant role until registration is confirmed, with DBS checks required.