Social Worker - Learning Disability

Oxfordshire County Council; Upper Brailes; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Working

Generous Holidays

Relocation Package

Pension Scheme

Headspace wellbeing

Job summary

Oxfordshire County Council's Learning Disability Team is seeking a dedicated Social Worker to join a new team in Oxfordshire. You will undertake assessments, develop personalised support plans, and ensure individuals access the resources they need, while championing safeguarding and equality.

Working within the Care Act 2014 and Mental Capacity Act 2005 frameworks, you will collaborate with multi‑agency partners, manage a varied caseload, and contribute to service development with supportive

Qualifications

• You will hold a recognised Social Work qualification and maintain professional registration with Social Work England.
• Experience in safeguarding investigations and working with people with a Learning Disability is advantageous.
• Strong communication and multi-agency collaboration are essential.

Responsibilities

• Undertake assessments and develop personalised support plans.
• Ensure individuals have access to necessary resources.
• Work within the Care Act 2014 and the Mental Capacity Act 2005.
• Collaborate with multi-agency partners to improve outcomes.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Multi-agency working

Safeguarding knowledge

Education

Recognised Social Work qualification

Job description

Social Worker - Learning Disability Team

About Us

Oxfordshire County Council's Adult Social Care service is dedicated to helping people live independent, fulfilling lives. We are passionate about improving outcomes for people with a Learning Disability in Oxfordshire. As a result, we have created a new Learning Disability Team. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a new team and play an integral role in setting a brilliant team culture rooted in innovative practice, collaboration and co-production.

Our approach is strength-based, focusing on what individuals can do and how we can help them thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and innovation, and we offer flexible working arrangements to help you balance your professional and personal life.

It is a fantastic and unique chance to work with people with a Learning Disability and their families in Oxfordshire. Multi-agency working will be a key part of the role and there are exciting opportunities to work closely with our colleagues in the Oxford Health LD Team as well as other key stakeholders.

About the Role

This is a rewarding role where you will make a real difference to people and their families. As a Social Worker in the Learning Disability Team, you will undertake assessments, develop personalised support plans and ensure that individuals have access to the resources they need.

You will work within the requirements of key legislation, including the Care Act 2014 and the Mental Capacity Act 2005, and you will champion the principles of safeguarding and equality. Your work will involve liaising with a wide range of professionals and agencies, managing a varied caseload and responding to emergencies when required. You will also contribute to service development, sharing ideas and best practice to improve outcomes for the people we support.

You will get fantastic support from an experienced group of managers and from colleagues who are always on hand to help from a peer support perspective.

About You

You will hold a recognised Social Work qualification and maintain professional registration with Social Work England.

The role will include working with people and their families, undertaking assessments and developing support plans. You will have a sound understanding of relevant legislation and safeguarding principles, and you will be skilled in multi-agency working. Multi-agency working is a core part of the role so the ability to make positive professional relationships is important. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential, as is the ability to manage your workload effectively. You will be resilient, adaptable and committed to continuous professional development.

Experience of undertaking safeguarding investigations and working with people with a Learning Disability would be an advantage. However, we will offer a thorough induction and varied continued professional development opportunities. If you feel you have transferable Social Work skills and would be an asset to our team then we want to hear from you.

Rewards and Benefits:

We are dedicated to transforming the way we support our frontline social workers, ensuring the best outcomes for every individual we work with. Our commitment includes meaningful supervision, ongoing continuous professional development, and manageable caseloads, allowing you to bring your best self to your work.

\"I've never been in a role with such a supportive team.\" Hannah

\"We're a well-staffed team that supports each other tremendously\" - Funmi

• Flexible Working: Balance your professional and personal life.
• Agile Technology: Tools to support agile working.
• Generous Holidays: Up to 33 days per year, plus bank holidays, with the option to buy more.
• Relocation Package: Up to £8k to support you in moving closer to Oxfordshire.
• Wellbeing Tools: Access resources like Headspace, and comprehensive health and wellbeing support.
• Pension Scheme: Local Government contributory pension with up to 19.9% employer contribution.
• Family-Friendly Policies: Enhanced support for family needs.
• Discounts: Local and national shopping and travel discounts to support everyday living.
• Learning & Development: Continuous professional development and career pathways, including job share and secondment opportunities.

\"My journey is a testament to Oxfordshire County Council's commitment to nurturing talent and providing avenues for professional development.\" Jen

Our commitment to:

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Our commitment to:

Guaranteed Interview Schemes

As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job. We also guarantee interviews to care leavers who have completed further education and who meet the essential criteria for the job. For those leaving care without any further education, we guarantee an interview for our apprenticeships. We are also committed to helping and supporting those transitioning from HM Armed Forces to civilian life and guarantee an interview for those demonstrating the essential criteria for the role, within three years of leaving the service.

Our commitment to:

Safeguarding

Oxfordshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect these commitments.

Our commitment to:

Flexible Working

We are open to discussions about flexible working, which can include flexi-time, full time and part time working, job sharing, nine-day fortnights and annualised hours, depending on the requirements of the role and the service.

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