About The Role
We are looking for a motivated and experienced Social Worker to join our Learning Disabilities Partnership (ILDP), delivering high-quality, person-centred services to adults with learning disabilities and their families. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a multi-disciplinary health and social care team, supporting individuals to live independent, fulfilling lives while ensuring their safety, wellbeing, and rights are upheld.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Undertake strengths-based assessments, care planning, and reviews tailored to individual needs
- Work collaboratively with service users and carers to achieve person-centred outcomes and promote independence
- Identify and manage risk and safeguarding concerns, ensuring timely and appropriate intervention
- Operate within a multi-agency environment, working closely with health partners, housing, and community services
- Apply relevant legislation, including the Care Act and Mental Capacity Act, in all areas of practice
- Maintain accurate and high-quality case records in line with organisational standards
- Support individuals to explore a range of care options, including alternatives to council-funded services
- Contribute to service improvement and performance within a dynamic and supportive team
What We’re Looking For
- Qualified Social Workers registered with Social Work England
- Experience working with adults with learning disabilities
- Strong knowledge of safeguarding, risk assessment, and statutory responsibilities
- Committed to person-centred, strengths-based practice
- Excellent communication and partnership working skills
- Motivated, resilient, and able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
Why Join Us?
At Islington, we are committed to delivering excellent services and supporting our staff to thrive. Our approach is guided by values of being collaborative, ambitious, resourceful, and empowering.
Benefits
- Up to 31 days leave per year, increasing to 36 days after five years of local government service
- A range of flexible working arrangements to maintain a healthy work-life balance, and a 35-hour working week
- Learning and development opportunities to maximise your potential
- Competitive pay and a commitment to paying all staff the London Living Wage at minimum
- Excellent local government pension scheme
- Cycle to Work scheme and discounted gym memberships
- Local discounts from restaurants, shops, health and beauty therapists, and more!
Pre‑Employment Checks
- Proof of address
- Evidence of any name changes (if applicable)
- Right to work in the UK
- Overseas criminal record check (if applicable)
- Satisfactory references
- Occupational Health clearance
- Evidence of professional qualifications or registrations
- DBS check at the appropriate level (if applicable)
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Some posts are subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check with adult barred list, Social Work England/HCPC registration, qualifications check and 3/5 years referencing.
Disability Confident Scheme
Islington Council operates a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria and is committed to providing support to applicants who request reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process and throughout their career with us.
