At a Glance
- Tasks: Support vulnerable adults with Learning Disabilities/Autism and conduct assessments.
- Company: Join Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council's Adult Social Care team.
- Benefits: Personal consultant, lifelong career support, and a friendly work environment.
- Other info: Work with a skilled, diverse, and supportive team.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities.
- Qualifications: Recognised Social Work qualification and 2 years post-qualifying experience.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Your new company: This is an exciting time to join Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council Adult Social Care. We are currently looking to recruit an agency social worker on 37 hours into our Learning Disability/Autism Team.
Your new role: You will be expected to work with vulnerable adults with Learning Disabilities/Autism and also have some knowledge of physical disabilities, people with profound & complex needs, carers and the wider community. You will need to be confident in undertaking safeguarding investigations, mental capacity assessments, best interest decisions, carrying out outcome-focused assessments, with support planning, to meet their care and support needs. You must be able to work with a diverse group of individuals and with our partner agencies to deliver the best outcomes for our customers who have a learning disability/Autism. You will be working in a friendly environment, with a skilled, diverse and supportive team.
What you'll need to succeed: To be successful, you will need to have a recognised professional Social Work qualification (MA/BA/B.Sc. in Social Work, Diploma in Social Work or CQSW) and Social Work England registration along with 2 years post-qualifying permanent experience.
What you'll get in return: Working with Hays, you will receive a bespoke specialist recruitment service with your own personal consultant. In addition, you will receive: Lifelong career partner with over 18 years of recruitment experience.
Social Work Job - LD / ASD Sandwell employer: Hays Social Care
Joining Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council Adult Social Care offers a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of vulnerable adults with Learning Disabilities and Autism. Our supportive work culture fosters collaboration within a skilled team, providing ample opportunities for professional growth and development. Located in Sandwell, you will benefit from a diverse community and a commitment to delivering the best outcomes for our customers, making this an excellent place to advance your social work career.
