Learning Disabilities, Social Worker

• Directorate: Adults Services
• Pay Level: 7, £43,253 - £48,795(fully inclusive of local weighting allowance)
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Working Hours: 37 hours per week
• Location: Observatory House/ Slough Hybrid (minimum 2 days per week in the office)
• DBS requirement: Enhanced

We are reviewing applications on a rolling basis

The Interviews date will be confirmedto shortlisted candidates.

We are looking for a passionate, skilled and values-driven Social Worker to join our Community Team for People with Learning Disabilities. This is an exciting opportunity to use your professional expertise to help people live safely, independently and with dignity while ensuring their voice, rights and aspirations are at the centre of every decision.

In this rewarding role, you will build meaningful relationships with adults, families, carers and partner agencies, supporting people to develop independence, access their communities and achieve positive outcomes. You will be part of a committed service that champions strengths-based practice, early intervention, safeguarding, equality and joined-up working across health and social care.

You will be a registered Social Worker with experience of working with adults with learning disabilities and a strong understanding of safeguarding, the Mental Capacity Act, strengths-based practice, equality and anti-discriminatory practice. You will be confident managing a varied caseload, writing high-quality assessments and reports, and working collaboratively with colleagues and partners to deliver the best outcomes for residents.

Most importantly, you will bring compassion, curiosity, sound professional judgement and a genuine commitment to ensuring adults with learning disabilities are heard, respected and supported to lead fulfilling lives.

If you are looking for a role where your practice can create real, long-term impact, we would love to hear from you. Join Slough Borough Council and help shape support that is inclusive, empowering and centred on what matters most to people.

Our vision is to make a difference to our communities and our environment, and we would love you to join us in our mission! All of our employees, whatever their job, contribute to delivering services to local people - either directly or by supporting colleagues. We celebrate diversity and are continuously striving for our residents to enjoy fulfilling, prosperous, and healthy lives.

We offer a supportive place to grow and develop your career with a real opportunity for your input to be valued and heard. Ambition and innovation will be required now more than ever, and you will join a friendly and collaborative environment where you are encouraged to thrive.

We understand that everyone has different needs and circumstances. That's why we're committed to offering flexible and hybrid working arrangements that help you achieve the best work-life balance and accommodate different working patterns. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We select staff on merit and foster a workforce where people are valued and represent the local communities we serve.

Annual increments, where applicable, are usually payable on 1st April each year, subject to six months service in the post, until the maximum spinal column point of the level has been reached. The payment of annual increments is not automatic and is subject to satisfactory performance as assessed by your director.

• 26 days annual leave (not including Bank holidays), rising to 30 days between 2 - 5 years' service and 33 days after 5 years' service.
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