Social Worker - Adults Learning Disabilities (Community Care Team )

JOB-20240819-db742659

Job Title: Social Worker - Adults Learning Disabilities (Community Care Team)
Specialism: Adult Social Work / Learning Disabilities
Location: Merton, UK
Salary: £32 per hour
Type: Full-time Locum (3 months)

Social Worker - Adults Learning Disabilities (Community Care) Team role now available in Merton UK, offering an exciting locum opportunity. Earn £32 hourly over a flexible 3-month contract in this rewarding full-time position.

Delve into a fulfilling career journey while supporting adults with learning disabilities within the community care team. As a Social Worker, you'll have the chance to make a real difference in people's lives while enjoying the flexibility and variety that comes with locum work.

Perks and benefits:

• Flexible working: As a locum, you will relish the flexibility in managing your own schedule, which offers a fantastic work-life balance.
• Diverse experience: The chance to expand your professional experience in varied settings and manage your own workload.
• Competitive pay: Earn competitive rates of pay while gaining exposure to valuable social work practices.
• Professional growth: Develop your skills through working across complex and rewarding adult social care cases.

What you will do:

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of adults with learning disabilities, creating person-centred care plans tailored to individual needs.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to implement and evaluate care plans, ensuring the support provided promotes independence and empowerment.
• Provide guidance and support to individuals, families, and caregivers, promoting strengths-based and evidence-informed practices.
• Actively contribute to safeguarding processes and ensure compliance with the Care Act and Mental Capacity Act.
• Manage complex caseloads efficiently, maintaining detailed records and reports on progress and outcomes.
• Engage in negotiation with various agencies and professionals to coordinate holistic support services.

Essential:

• Fully qualified Social Worker with current registration for instance with Social Work England.
• Proven experience in adult social care, with a particular focus on supporting those with learning disabilities and autism.
• Strong understanding and application of the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, and safeguarding legislation.
• Exceptional skills in managing complex caseloads, underpinned by the ability to perform under pressure.
• Outstanding communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• A committed approach to person-centred, strengths-based, and evidence-informed practice.