Social Worker - Learning Disabilities Team

Are you a qualified Social Worker, who thrives on being at the forefront of innovative practice and new ways of working?

Do you have a passion and commitment to work alongside people with a Learning Disability to enable them to live their best life possible?

Do you want to be part of a developing dynamic and creative culture, which seeks to connect individuals and their communities, by asking the right questions at the right time, to support people to find the right solutions?

What will you be doing?

We use a strength-based, outcomes focused approach and utilise the 3 conversations model. This means engaging people in a conversational model which allows them to tell us what is important and really matters to them, and then taking timely action to support them to connect with resources that help them continue with their chosen life.

We know that people are key to our success, and we are seeking colleagues with ambition, creativity, and commitment to our values to help us to achieve the best possible outcomes for the people of North Northants.

About You

Does your skill set and values match our ambitions?

• You are a qualified Adults Social Worker, registered with Social Work England. We would particularly welcome applications from experienced social workers who have completed the ASYE.
• Applicants must hold a valid Driving Licence and have access to a car.
• You have experience of working with Adults with care and support needs and are passionate about identifying their strengths and supporting them to achieve their outcomes.
• You are proactive and have the ability to think creatively.
• You exercise professional curiosity rather than accept things at face value or make decisions based on assumptions.
• You demonstrate problem solving abilities, working alongside people to enable them to find their own solutions.
• You are a great team player, willing to share knowledge and expertise with colleagues in your team.
• You love a challenge and have a willingness to learn and change.
• You put your ability to analyse and take action in challenging situations to good use and are able to evidence positive risk-taking skills – knowing how to balance individual’s rights against risks.
• You have a real commitment to identifying and promoting people’s strengths, hopes and aspirations.
• You have a passion for connecting and working in partnership with people and their situation.
• You are willing and able to work collaboratively with a wide range of partners, including community groups and the voluntary sector as well as colleagues in health and other sectors.
• You understand the legislative frameworks which govern the work we do as adult social care workers.

Our benefits

• A competitive salary
• A pension scheme, where we pay a significant contribution on top of your contribution. It provides life cover and ill-health protection.
• Opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and potential in a large unitary council
• Generous leave entitlement (28 days, rising to 33 days) and bank holidays, plus the option to buy up to an extra 10 days
• Agile and flexible working arrangements to help you with a healthy work-life balance.

Here at North Northamptonshire Council, we’re transforming for the better, using all our creativity and imagination to create the best life for our local people.

Our Values and Behaviours

Our Values Define Who We Are And How We Operate, By Forming The Foundation For How We Interact With Our Customers, Colleagues And Provide Our Services. They Are Also At The Forefront Of Our Decision Making And Delivery And Are:

• Customer-focused
• Respectful
• Efficient
• Supportive
• Trustworthy

We are proud to be a recognised Disability Confident Employer and are committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role.