Social Worker - Adults With Learning Disabilities Team in Lewisham, London

JOB-20240819-db742659

Job Title: Social Worker - Adults with Learning Disabilities Team
Location: Lewisham
Pay Rate: £32 per hour
Hours: Part-time, approximately 3-4 days per week
Start Date: ASAP - Ongoing

About the Role:

Are you an experienced Social Worker eager to expand your career horizons? Join our Adults with Learning Disabilities and Transition Team in Lewisham on a locum basis, earning a competitive rate of £32 per hour. Dive into this fulfilling part-time position, approximately 3-4 days a week, and start making an impact today. This challenging and rewarding role involves conducting reviews and re-assessments for adults with learning disabilities, ADHD, and autism. Through high-quality, strengths-based assessments and care planning, you will be ensuring their needs are met and their rights are upheld.

Perks and Benefits:

Enjoy competitive pay that recognises your expertise and dedication. Your effort and skills deserve top-notch compensation, and we ensure just that.
This opportunity provides the ideal platform for professional growth in a fulfilling role. Advance your career as you engage with new challenges and expand your professional expertise.
Flexible shifts mean you can balance your personal and work life with ease. Enjoy the freedom to tailor your work schedule to fit your lifestyle.
Join a vibrant work environment where support and teamwork are at the forefront. Collaborate with a supportive team that values input and teamwork in delivering outstanding service.
Experience the variety and challenge each day brings, broadening your skills and making a real difference. Every day is a chance to learn and grow while having a positive impact on individuals’ lives.

What You Will Do:

Conduct in-depth care management assessments and reviews to determine the outcomes important to the service users and their carers.
Encourage service user independence, recovery, and enablement by connecting them with community-based services.
Craft personalised, creative support plans that promote choice and control, focusing on the use of personal budgets and Direct Payments.
Manage risk diligently, following safeguarding procedures for adults and coordinating with Children’s Social Care when necessary.
Oversee case management for adults needing ongoing specialist intervention.
Work closely with multi-disciplinary teams, including health professionals and community development staff, to provide integrated support.
Ensure thorough and accurate record-keeping in accordance with organisational policies and legal standards.

Person Specification:

Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England.
Completion of the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) with at least two years of post-qualification experience.
Demonstrated experience working with adults with learning disabilities, ADHD, and autism.
Strong understanding of relevant legislation such as the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act (MCA), Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS), Safeguarding Adults, and the Equality Act.
Proficient in strengths-based assessment and review techniques.
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to engage effectively with service users, carers, and professionals.
A commitment to enhancing service users' independence, choice, and control.
Capability to manage complex cases under pressure.

Training and Development:

Engage in in-house training and team learning events aimed at Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
Benefit from a supportive team environment that promotes reflective practice and professional advancement.

Additional Information:

This locum position involves face-to-face interaction within the community or at the service user's home.
The role is based in Lewisham, offering a dynamic and innovative team environment focused on improving outcomes for adults with learning disabilities.

Lewisham is a vibrant district known for its rich cultural diversity, excellent transport links, and community spirit. With its extensive parks and green spaces, as well as a buzzing arts scene, Lewisham serves as an inspiring and dynamic place to both live and work. Take the opportunity to make a difference while enjoying the offerings of this splendid area.

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