Social Worker - Learning Disabilities Team - Westminster - Sanctuary Personal

Sanctuary Personnel Ltd; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government agency is seeking a Social Worker for their Learning Disabilities team in Westminster. This full-time role offers £32.55 hourly and focuses on conducting statutory reviews and supporting individuals with learning disabilities. Join a dynamic environment that promotes independence and collaboration with families and service providers.

Benefits

Competitive hourly salary

Full-time opportunities for skill development

Supportive team environment

Access to a professional network

Flexible work schedule

Qualifications

• Qualified as a Social Worker or Care Manager.
• Experience conducting statutory reviews under the Care Act 2014.
• Ability to apply the Mental Capacity Act and conduct risk assessments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct statutory reviews of care and support packages.
• Assess care needs following the Care Act 2014.
• Promote independence and community integration.

Skills

Statutory reviews

Mental Capacity Act application

Risk assessment

Person-centred support planning

Collaborative teamwork

Job description

Social Worker – Learning Disabilities Team

Social Worker – Learning Disabilities Team, Westminster Ongoing, £32.55 hourly

Westminster City Council is seeking a skilled and compassionate Adults Social Worker or Care Manager to join our Learning Disabilities team on a full-time basis. Dive into an enriching role focused on conducting statutory reviews of care and support packages under the Care Act 2014. This ongoing opportunity ensures that individuals with learning disabilities and complex needs receive empowering, person-centred support. You’ll collaborate with residents, families, carers, and service providers to assess needs, evaluate support plans, and champion independence, dignity, and choice.

Perks and benefits:

• Embrace the benefits of locum work with a fantastic hourly salary of £32.55, offering financial flexibility and control over your schedule.
• Enjoy the advantage of full-time work with extensive opportunities to develop and enhance your skills in a dynamic environment.
• Relish the independence that comes with hourly work, allowing you to balance professional and personal commitments with ease.
• Access to a vibrant professional network within Westminster Council, providing excellent opportunities for mentorship and professional growth.
• Experience being part of a supportive team that values creativity and diversity, contributing to a fairer Westminster.

What you will do:

• Conduct statutory reviews of care and support packages for adults with learning disabilities.
• Assess care and support needs in line with the Care Act 2014, taking into account risk levels and individual strengths.
• Promote less restrictive living arrangements that facilitate independence and community integration.
• Apply the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and associated guidance, including Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards, in all facets of practice.
• Undertake mental capacity and risk assessments with confidence and competence.
• Safeguard adults by identifying and responding to concerns in an appropriate manner.
• Provide expert guidance to individuals and carers to support informed decision-making.
• Develop and review person-centred support plans that reflect the individual’s goals, preferences, and well-being.
• Collaborate with families, carers, and providers to ensure that assessed needs are met effectively.

Westminster offers a dynamic and ambitious working culture where creativity and diversity are celebrated. The city is not only rich in history and culture but is also a vibrant community continuously thriving. Working in Westminster provides a unique opportunity to be at the heart of one of the world’s most exciting and engaging cities. Experience the rewards of making a difference in a dynamic environment where no two days are ever the same.

Working with Sanctuary Personnel:

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