Experiences Social Worker, Learning Disability Team

Swindon Borough Council ,
Swindon, Wiltshire
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Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £35,437 to £36,720 p.a.

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Experienced Social Worker, Learning Disability Team Job Reference: L73-A-20-0358 Swindon Borough Council Swindon Salary: £35,437 to £36,720 p.a. 37 hours per week Transitions and Learning Disability Teams, Adult Social Care Swindon Borough Council are expanding and developing the Transitions and Learning disability team in Adult Social Care. These teams have separate line management, however work very closely together to form one larger team. The main legal framework both teams work within is The Care Act. Learning Disability Team Within the adult learning disability team, we work with individuals living within a variety of settings to maximise their independence and life opportunities. We work within a multi-disciplinary framework . Alongside the completion of Care Act assessments, this team offers an opportunity to develop knowledge and skills in the areas of capacity, DoLs and court work. As an experienced social worker, you will have a post graduate qualification in a relevant area, e.g. Practice Educator, Best Interests Assessor or Approved Mental Health Professional. You will manage a complex caseload that may include capacity assessments, chairing meetings, community DOLS applications and managing high-risk situations. Alongside this, you will be responsible for providing supervision for a team of people. The successful applicant will have experience of and a passion to work with young adults who may have a learning disability, physical disability or mental health needs and are committed to providing a person centred and strengths based approach to their work. Candidates must be fluent in the English language (as a requirement of Part 7 of the Immigration Act – for the effective performance of a customer-facing role). For an informal discussion, please contact Louise Clitheroe, Team Manager for Learning Disability on 07818 510435. To apply click the apply button Closing date: 12 April 2020 Interview date: 21 & 22 April 2020

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