Adult Social Worker: Learning Disabilities & Inclusion

Liquid Personnel; Bellflower (CA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 56,000; Full time

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Job summary

Liquid Personnel is recruiting a Social Worker for its Learning Disabilities Team in Somerset. You will work with adults with learning disabilities and their carers, delivering strengths-based, person-centred social work interventions to promote independence and wellbeing.

You will manage a varied caseload, undertake assessments, care planning, safeguarding, and risk management, working with health professionals and partner agencies to tailor support to individual needs and promote community

Qualifications

• MA/BA/BSc in Social Work or CQSW.
• Registered with Social Work England.
• Significant post-qualified experience in Adult Social Care.
• Strong understanding of Care Act 2014, MCA 2005 and Adult Safeguarding guidance.
• Experience supporting adults with learning disabilities.
• Ability to undertake strengths-based assessments, risk assessments, reviews, and person-centred plans.
• Experience multi-agency working.
• Driving licence desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage caseload of adults with learning disabilities, assess referrals and varying complexity.
• Undertake strengths-based assessments reflecting changing needs and risks.
• Complete Care Act assessments, reviews and support planning.
• Manage risk and safeguard individuals from abuse or neglect.
• Collaborate with individuals, families, carers, and partner agencies.
• Engage with reluctant service users and support those at risk.
• Support people during crises using appropriate legislation and resources.
• Undertake carers' assessments and develop carer support plans.
• Develop, implement and review person-centred care and support plans.
• Coordinate services to meet assessed needs and negotiate care provisions.

Skills

Communication skills

Report-writing

Analytical skills

Decision making

Driving licence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work

Professional qualification in Social Work

Job description

Liquid Personnel is recruiting a Social Worker for its Learning Disabilities Team in Somerset. You will work with adults with learning disabilities and their carers, delivering strengths-based, person-centred social work interventions to promote independence and wellbeing.

You will manage a varied caseload, undertake assessments, care planning, safeguarding, and risk management, working with health professionals and partner agencies to tailor support to individual needs and promote community