We are supporting a Local Authority in the London region to recruit an Qualified Adult LD Social Worker for a Team. A minimum of 1 year post qualifying experience is necessary.
Benefits:
Up to 32 days Annual Leave with the option to buy an additional 20 day;
3 x Death in Service Benefit and generous Pension Contribution;
Essential Car User Allowance (if applicable) and additional yearly market premia available;
Work Life Balance Support;
Staff offers and travel club.
Essential skills and experience:
BSC, Dip SW or CQSW, (or Foreign qualification where certified by Social Work England) and at least PQ in one relevant area. We also ask that you are registered with Social Work England or equivalent professional body;
To carry out all the functions of the post in a manner consistent with Learning Disability legislation and with current Social Services policies, standards and procedures as endorsed by the Senior Management Team;
To manage caseloads and associated administrative tasks in an effective and timely manner;
To act appropriately upon receiving (LD) referrals as provided;
To empower and engage service users and their support networks, ensuring service users have control and enabled, fulfilled lives;
To ensure that appropriate information is available for service users and social carers;
To carry out assessments as appropriate, within timescales and to contribute to or coordinate the construction of outcome focused care plans which are informed by best practice, guidance, and an understanding of the organisational context;
To attend court as and when required and to prepare and present any necessary reports;
To work collaboratively with other professionals to provide appropriate and effective services.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please send your CV and availability to shelley.walker@finegreen.co.uk.