Transform Lives: Social Worker—LD & Autism

Recruitment Opportunities; Luton; Sur place; GBP 40 000 - 43 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Recruitment Opportunities is seeking a qualified Social Worker for the Learning Disability and Autism pathway in Bedfordshire. The role involves managing complex referrals, conducting AMHP/BIA assessments, developing person-centred support plans, and mentoring colleagues.

It is a permanent, full-time post with a 37-hour week and a salary range of £40,444 to £43,149 plus supplements. You will work within Adult Social Care, support independent living, advocate for service users, and travel to

Qualifications

• Significant post-qualification experience in social care or health settings.
• Experience mentoring, coaching, and supporting colleagues.
• Strong assessment, risk management, and decision-making skills.
• Experience of partnership and multi-agency working.
• Ability to undertake AMHP and/or BIA assessments.
• Commitment to person-centred practice, advocacy, and positive outcomes.
• Current Social Work England registration.
• Ability to travel to visit individuals and families in their homes.

Responsabilités

• Receiving and coordinating complex referrals.
• Carers assessments.
• Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) assessments.
• Best Interests Assessor (BIA) assessments.
• Developing and reviewing person-centred support plans.
• Coaching, mentoring, and supporting Social Care Assessors.
• Managing risk and undertaking crisis intervention where required.
• Promoting advocacy, user involvement, and strengths-based practice.

Connaissances

Mentoring

Coaching

Risk assessment

Decision making

Partnership working

Formation

Social Work qualification (BSc, DipSW, CQSW, or equivalent)

Description du poste

Recruitment Opportunities is seeking a qualified Social Worker for the Learning Disability and Autism pathway in Bedfordshire. The role involves managing complex referrals, conducting AMHP/BIA assessments, developing person-centred support plans, and mentoring colleagues.

It is a permanent, full-time post with a 37-hour week and a salary range of £40,444 to £43,149 plus supplements. You will work within Adult Social Care, support independent living, advocate for service users, and travel to