Our client Somerset Council is looking for an Adults Social Worker to join their Learning Disabilities team.
Main Responsibilities and Duties
Undertake detailed Care Act reviews and reassessments for adults with learning disabilities as part of the Review Project.
Complete face-to-face visits with people in their homes, supported living services, residential settings and other community-based environments to gather evidence and assess current care and support needs.
Gather, analyse and evaluate information from multiple sources, including the person, family members, advocates, providers, health professionals, records and direct observations to inform professional decision-making.
Determine whether existing information supports a statutory review or whether a full reassessment is required, recording clear professional rationale for decisions made.
Identify, evidence and record eligible care and support needs in accordance with the Care Act, applying strengths-based and person-centred practice throughout the assessment process.
Produce high-quality, evidence-based and audit-ready assessments, reviews, support plans and case recordings which clearly demonstrate professional judgement, analysis and rationale
Analyse and distinguish between social care needs, delegated health tasks, NHS responsibilities and potential health-related needs requiring further consideration.
Identify cases where Continuing Healthcare (CHC), Checklist consideration, Checklist review or challenge may be appropriate and provide evidence-based recommendations to support decision-making.
Participate in multidisciplinary discussions, funding reviews and CHC-related processes where required, providing clear professional analysis and recommendations.
Consider opportunities to maximise independence, reduce reliance on paid support where appropriate, and ensure support arrangements remain proportionate, outcome-focused and person-centred.
Manage an allocated workload independently, ensuring reviews, reassessments, recording and associated tasks are completed within project timescales and organisational expectations.
Work collaboratively with Adult Social Care teams, health colleagues, providers and other stakeholders to achieve timely, defensible and evidence-based funding and care planning out...
Adults Social Worker - Learning Disabilities in West Wickham employer: Remedy Recruitment Group Careers
As an Outreach SEN Tutor in Bromley, you will join a supportive and inclusive work culture that prioritises the growth and development of both students and staff. With flexible hours and a focus on meaningful one-to-one interactions, this role offers you the chance to make a real difference in the lives of children with Special Educational Needs while benefiting from ongoing professional development opportunities. Our commitment to fostering a nurturing environment ensures that you can thrive as an educator, making this an excellent place to advance your career.
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Remedy Recruitment Group Careers Recruitment Team
