Job title: Senior Social Worker
Salary: PO3 £44,253 - £47,665
Hours: 37 / 37 pro rota
Contract: Permanent
Location: Leeds
As a Senior Social Worker (LD Care Management), you’ll thrive on enabling adults with learning disabilities to realise their potential and have a voice in decisions about their care and support.
It’s not only about managing a complex caseload; our Senior Social Workers change lives using a person-centred approach that values the uniqueness and strengths of individuals and involves their carers, family and wider community.
It’s an exciting time to join our adult social care team in Leeds. As key partners with the National Development Team for Inclusion we’ve led on developing the strengths-based approach to social care delivery. We want everyone we work with to feel listened to, empowered, and to receive support that reflects their hopes and what really matters to them.
Our Better Lives Strategy sets out our ambition for improving lives in Leeds. We want people with care and support needs to be able to do the things that matter to them and live in a good home within a caring community. It’s about more than social care, it’s a council-wide initiative so that services will work together to make a real difference to individuals and their communities.
Leeds City Council is one of the largest employers in the region with over 14,000 employees. We seek to recruit and develop talented individuals who embody our council values and ambitions .
About You
You will be qualified as:
- A Senior Social Worker registered with SW England.
- An Approved Mentor/Practice Assessor
- Practice Educator Level 2 or equivalent, or undertake this on appointment (funded by us)
You Will Bring To The Role
- Significant post qualifying experience
- knowledge and understanding of current learning disability practice and the role of a multi-disciplinary team, including statutory and voluntary agencies
- skills in effective assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation of work in supporting people with learning disabilities
- ability to build good working relationships with professional colleagues and partners, chair meetings and represent the council in a multi-agency environment and engage positively with individuals, families and carers
- experience of using a person-centred approach, creativity in problem solving and reflective practice techniques
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Senior Social Worker in Leeds employer: Leeds International
Leeds City Council is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive environment for Graduate Trainees in Digital (AI & Automation) to kickstart their careers. With a strong focus on employee development, you will benefit from hands-on training, mentorship, and opportunities to work on impactful projects that enhance public services. The council promotes a flexible work culture and provides a clear career pathway, making it an ideal place for those looking to grow in the digital technology sector while contributing to the community.
