Social Worker, Community Health

Responsibilities

• Varied caseload:
  Work with individuals with learning disabilities living in a variety of settings, including times of change, to develop knowledge and skills across multiple areas.
• Assessing, protecting and representing in court:
  Assess needs under the Care Act, ensure safety through safeguarding, evaluate capacity of individuals, and represent and advocate for people in court.
• Teamwork for independence and life opportunities:
  Work with the person, their families, the multidisciplinary team and supportive management to plan, coordinate resources and create positive outcomes, facilitating greater independence and life opportunities.

• Respond to situations building on people’s strengths using strengths‑based approaches.
• Develop flexible, creative solutions for positive outcomes, promoting independence and a healthier life.
• Help people, families, carers and communities make informed decisions for a safer, more independent future using your social work values and skills.

• Recognised social work qualification.
• Registration with Social Work England.
• Passion for, and ideally relevant experience of, working with people with learning disabilities.
• Commitment to producing high‑quality assessments and collaborating with various agencies.
• Knowledge of key legislation, local and national policy issues, equality and anti‑oppressive practice.

• A 6‑month contract with opportunity towards permanent placement.
• Personal development: commitment to learning, advanced social work experience (ASYE) and postgraduate training opportunities.
• Flexible working arrangements tailored to suit your needs.
• Generous holiday allowance for a healthy work‑life balance.
• Well‑being services: health programmes, employee assistance, recognition programmes, rewards and benefits including gym membership, travel offers and flexible pension options.