Adult Social Worker - Learning Disability

Quid, Inc.; New Jersey; On-site; USD 43,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free DBS and compliance service

Twice weekly payroll

Access to exclusive social work training

Training & CPD portal

Dedicated consultant

Extensive roles network

Refer a Friend £500 bonus

Find your own job £250 bonus

Job summary

A leading social care organization is seeking an experienced Adult Social Worker to join their Learning Disability Team. The role involves managing a diverse caseload, conducting assessments, and ensuring compliance with legislation. Candidates must have a recognized social work qualification and at least 2 years of statutory experience. This position offers opportunities for professional development and various benefits, including access to training and a dedicated consultant.

Qualifications

• A recognised professional qualification in social work.
• Registered with Social Work England.
• 2+ years post qualified experience as an adult social worker.
• 2+ years post-qualified experience in a statutory adult social work setting.
• Knowledge of Care Act 2014 and Mental Capacity Act 2005.
• Strong assessment and analysis skills and ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a car.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of varying complexity.
• Conduct statutory reviews and comply with legislation.
• Assess client needs in consultation with other professionals.
• Engage with services for those at risk of self-harm or disengagement.
• Negotiate sensitively where there is conflict or lack of insight.
• Manage people in crisis using relevant legislation and resources.
• Carry out carers' assessments and develop carers care plans.

Skills

Assessment and analysis skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Thorough understanding of legislation

Driving licence

Education

MA, BA, BSc in Social Work or Diploma in Social Work

CQSW/Diploma in Social Work

Registration with Social Work England

Tools

Driving License

Job description

Somerset

Liquid Personnel is currently recruiting an experienced Adult Social Worker to join the Learning Disability Team at Somerset.

Responsibleforacaseloadofvaryingcomplexity,commensuratewithabilityand qualifications, receiving and responding to referrals from various sources.

Responsibilities

• CommunityCare,integratedcareprogrammeapproachandriskassessmenttowork to protect the safety and protection of individuals.
• Statutoryreviewsandcomplywithappropriatelegislation,policyandprocedures.
• Assessclientneedsinconsultationwiththemandwithotherprofessionalsandagree levels of support.
• Theneedtoengagewith peoplerefusingaservicewho areat risktoselfor others.
• Theneedforsensitivenegotiationwhenassessingserviceusersandcarerswhere there is conflict or lack of insight.
• Effectivelymanagepeoplepresentingincrisisneedingaquickresolution,using relevant legislation and resources.
• Statutoryresponsibilityfortheassessmentofcarers(includingyoungcarers)needs and the formulation of a carers care pl

Requirements

• Professional Qualification: A recognised professional qualification in social work, such as an MA, BA, BSc in Social Work, Diploma in Social Work, or CQSW (Certificate of Qualification in Social Work).
• Registration: Must be registered with Social Work England, the regulatory body for social workers in England.
• Experience: 2+ years post qualified experience as an adult social worker in a statutory setting.
• Knowledge of Legislation: Thorough understanding of relevant legislation, such as the Care Act 2014 and the Mental Capacity Act 2005.
• Skills: Strong assessment and analysis skills, as well as the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Driving Licence: A full UK driving licence and access to a car are often required for client visits.
• Free DBS and compliance service
• Twice weekly payroll and ‘Faster Pay’ service, getting you paid more quickly
• Access to exclusive roles that aren’t available from other agencies
• Free access to Liquid’s exclusive social work training and CPD portal
• Your own dedicated consultant with extensive social work knowledge
• Access to a wide selection of social work positions across the UK
• “Refer a Friend” bonus – get £500 for each social worker you refer who we successfully place*
• “Find your own job” bonus – get £250 for bringing your own position to us *

Liquid Personnel is an equal opportunities employer. Liquid Personnel Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. * Terms and conditions apply to our bonus schemes.

Reasonable Adjustments

If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity by contacting our team. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.

We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of the Code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England, based on the World Health Organisation (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.