Social Worker (Learning Disabilities) – Part-Time Grade 7

Cardiff Council; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Market Supplement £3,000 p.a. (full‑t.

Job summary

Cardiff Council is seeking a Grade 7 Social Worker to join the Adult Learning Disability Review team in Cardiff. The role is part-time (18.5 hours per week) and requires strength-based assessments, court work, and risk management within a multidisciplinary context.

The service values professional practice, provides supervision and ongoing training, and supports staff development while promoting positive outcomes for adults with a learning disability.

Qualifications

• In-depth understanding of the Social Services and Wellbeing Act.
• Experience in strength-based/outcome-focused assessments and court work.
• Ability to assess risk and support people to manage these risks positively.
• Experience working with learning disability and autism is essential.
• Knowledge of Mental Capacity Act and Court of Protection work.

Responsibilities

• Undertake strength-based/outcome-focused assessments and care planning.
• Involve in Court of Protection work where required.
• Manage a complex caseload with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Provide high-quality supervision and support for staff development.
• Promote inclusion and positive outcomes for adults with learning disabilities.

Skills

Strength-based assessments

Outcome-focused assessments

Court work

Risk assessment

Caseload management

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Social Work qualification (BA/BSc/DipSW)

Job description

Cardiff Council is seeking a Grade 7 Social Worker to join the Adult Learning Disability Review team in Cardiff. The role is part-time (18.5 hours per week) and requires strength-based assessments, court work, and risk management within a multidisciplinary context.

The service values professional practice, provides supervision and ongoing training, and supports staff development while promoting positive outcomes for adults with a learning disability.