Social Worker

Lewisham; United States; Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LG Pension

Flexible working

Season ticket loan

Gym memberships

Staff discounts

Staff networks

Job summary

Lewisham Council is seeking a Registered Social Worker to deliver person-centred support to adults with learning disabilities and autism.

The role requires leading assessments, care planning and reviews under Care Act and MCA guidelines, collaborating with families and multi-agency teams to secure best outcomes while applying safeguarding protocols. Hybrid working is available.

Qualifications

• Registered Social Worker with Social Work England
• Familiar with Care Act 2014 and safeguarding legislation
• Experience supporting adults with learning disabilities and promoting rights and wellbeing
• Excellent communication, assessment and crisis intervention skills; collaborative with multidisciplinary teams

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred social work support that empowers individuals and promotes independence.
• Lead comprehensive assessments, care planning and reviews in line with the Care Act 2014 and related legislation.
• Collaborate with individuals, families, carers and multi-agency professionals to deliver holistic support.
• Navigate and apply the Continuing Health Care framework, safeguarding protocols and Mental Capacity Act processes.
• Stay informed about local services and resources to secure best outcomes for those you support.

Skills

Social work registration

Knowledge of Care Act

Knowledge of Mental Capacity Act

Crisis intervention

Education

AYSE/ASYE programme

Job description

Job Description Discover yourself in Lewisham where what you do makes a difference to our vibrant and culturally diverse communities. We are proud to be the UK's first Borough of Sanctuary, championing the rights of refugees and migrants. Lewisham Adults with Learning Disability and Autism Service is dedicated to delivering the best support to adults with Learning Disabilities and Autism, through innovative approaches and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred social work support that empowers individuals and promotes independence.
• Lead comprehensive assessments, care planning and reviews in line with the Care Act 2014 and related legislation.
• Collaborate closely with individuals, families, carers and multi-agency professionals to deliver holistic support.
• Navigate and apply the Continuing Health Care framework, safeguarding protocols and Mental Capacity Act processes.
• Stay informed about local services and resources to secure best outcomes for those you support.

Qualifications

• Registered Social Worker with Social Work England and completion of AYSE/ASYE programme.
• Strong knowledge of adult social care legal framework: Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, safeguarding legislation.
• Experience working with adults with learning disabilities and a commitment to promoting their rights, choices and wellbeing.
• Excellent communication, assessment and crisis intervention skills.Collaborative mindset and ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.

Benefits

• Local Government Pension scheme.
• Flexible working and family-friendly policies.
• Season ticket and bicycle loans.
• Local subsidised gym memberships and staff discounts.
• Supportive staff networks.

Location

• Catford, SE6, 15 minutes south of London Bridge.
• Hybrid working approach based on service requirements.

Diversity

• Lewisham Council is a Disability Confident employer.
• We welcome applicants of all abilities and will provide reasonable adjustments to support disabled applicants and those with health conditions.

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