Social Workers

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council; Black Lake; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Friendly team

Supervision

Career progression

Hybrid working

Caseload support

Training in autism

Job summary

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking a dedicated Social Worker to join the Learning Disability, Autism North Adults Team. You will empower adults with learning disabilities and autism to live independently, build connections, and access appropriate care and opportunities.

You will work within a supportive, forward-thinking team with supervision, professional development, and flexible hybrid working to balance caseloads and admin support.

Qualifications

• Registered Social Worker with Social Work England (SWE).
• Experience delivering social work services to adults with learning disabilities or autism.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, data protection, and information sharing obligations.

Responsibilities

• Work with vulnerable adults and carers to help them achieve ambitions and independence.
• Provide a flexible service that meets service users' needs within budgetary constraints.
• Implement and promote personalisation and best-practice standards across the team.
• Supervise students and contribute to team development.

Skills

Relationship-building

Creative problem-solving

Strengths-based practice

Communication

Education

Registered Social Worker

Job description

You will work with adults aged 25-65 with learning disabilities and/or autism, supporting them to achieve their goals, maximise independence, and access the right care and opportunities. Your work will include:

What We Offer:

• A friendly, inclusive, and forward-thinking team
• Regular supervision and reflective practice
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• A manageable caseload and strong administrative support
• Access to training in specialist areas such as autism practice, positive risk-taking, and strengths-based approaches

Within this role, you will undertake the following duties.

To work with vulnerable adults and carers supporting them to achieve ambitions, helping them to do things for themselves, take control over their lives as much as possible, building relationships and networks that maintain their independence. To provide a service that flexibly meets the needs of service users within budgetary constraints. To have knowledge and understanding of relevant legislative and regulatory framework and Government initiatives relating to your service area, including safeguarding, and the needs of vulnerable adults.

• To have knowledge of the principles and responsibility of information sharing and data protection in line with legislation.
• To undertake specific duties and responsibilities determined by the line manager to enable the team to achieve its goals and objectives.
• To work with the line manager to ensure day to day functioning of the team in operational matters.
• To work with managers and other staff members to share and promote good practice and work co-operatively to ensure consistency in working practices wherever feasible and champion all changes particularly in relation to the personalisation agenda.
• The post holder will have supervisory responsibility for students.

We're looking for committed, creative, and compassionate Social Workers to join our Learning Disability, Autism North Adults Team If you're passionate about empowering people to live fulfilling, independent lives, this is an opportunity to be part of a supportive service that truly values your professional expertise.

We're looking for Social Workers who are:

• Passionate about improving outcomes for adults with learning disabilities and autism
• Skilled in building relationships with individuals, families, and partners
• Confident in applying legislation and professional frameworks
• Creative problem-solvers with a strengths-based mindset
• Registered with Social Work England

Whether you're newly qualified or an experienced practitioner, we'd love to hear from you.