Learning Disabilities, Social Worker.

Slough Borough Council; United States; Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Hybrid work

Local Government Pension Scheme

Wellbeing initiatives

Employee networks

Annual leave entitlement

Job summary

Slough Borough Council’s Community Team for People with Learning Disabilities is seeking a learning disability social worker to deliver person-centred support to adults with lifelong disabilities, their families and carers. The role emphasises independence, safety and wellbeing through strengths-based assessment, care planning and safeguarding.

You will work across diverse communities, ensure rights-based, anti-discriminatory practice, and collaborate with partners to access services.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills and professional judgement.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, Mental Capacity Act and relevant legislation.
• Commitment to rights-based, inclusive and anti-discriminatory practice.
• Ability to assess, plan and coordinate care with individuals and families.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, person-centred social work support to adults with lifelong learning disabilities and their families.
• Promote independence, choice and wellbeing through strengths-based assessment and care planning.
• Work across multi-agency teams to safeguard and coordinate services.
• Uphold rights-based, anti-discriminatory practice in all interactions.

Skills

Communication skills

Legislation knowledge

Safeguarding

Mental Capacity Act

Multi-agency collaboration

Person-centred approach

Job description

This role sits within Adult Social Cares Community Team for People with Learning Disabilities and is responsible for delivering high-quality, person-centred social work support to adults with lifelong learning disabilities, their families and carers. The post holder will promote independence, choice and wellbeing through strengths-based assessment, care planning, safeguarding, Mental Capacity Act work and effective multi-agency collaboration., A learning disability social worker is responsible for supporting adults who have a lifelong learning disability to live safely, independently, and with dignity. Their role is broad, legally grounded, and highly personcentred.

Working across Sloughs diverse communities, the Social Worker will support adults to have their voices heard, access the right services, remain safe and participate as fully as possible in community life. The role requires confident professional judgement, sound knowledge of relevant legislation, strong communication skills and a commitment to rights-based, inclusive and anti-discriminatory practice.

As part of Slough Borough Council, you will join an organisation focused on improving outcomes for residents, communities and the local environment.

Our Community Team for People with Learning Disabilities works collaboratively with residents, carers, families, colleagues and partner organisations to provide high-quality, person-centred support. The team is committed to strengths-based practice, professional curiosity and making a positive difference in peoples lives.

You will be part of a friendly, supportive and inclusive working environment where colleagues share knowledge, work together and take pride in delivering services that matter. We value a strong work ethic built on compassion, accountability, innovation and respect. Staff are encouraged to contribute ideas, learn from one another and play an active role in helping the Council move forward together.

Working with us offers the opportunity to develop your career while being supported to balance work and personal commitments. Alongside a competitive salary, employees benefit from flexible and hybrid working arrangements, annual leave entitlement, access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, wellbeing initiatives, employee networks and opportunities to contribute to meaningful change for the people of Slough.