Learning Disabilities, Social Worker in Slough

Role Overview

This role sits within Adult Social Care's Community Team for People with Learning Disabilities and is responsible for delivering high-quality, person-centred social work support to adults with lifelong learning disabilities, their families and carers.

The post holder will promote independence, choice and wellbeing through strengths-based assessment, care planning, safeguarding, Mental Capacity Act work and effective multi‑agency collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

• Support adults with a lifelong learning disability to live safely, independently and with dignity.
• Promote independence rather than crisis intervention.
• Build and maintain meaningful, empowering relationships with adults and their families.
• Ensure the person’s voice is central, using accessible communication and advocacy.
• Provide long‑term, lifelong support and manage a varied caseload with appropriate prioritisation.
• Accountabilities
• Assessment and Care Planning
• Complete Care Act 2014 assessments using a strengths‑based, outcomes‑focused approach.
• Develop personalised support plans that promote independence, wellbeing and community participation.
• Carry out reviews to ensure support remains appropriate and cost‑effective.
• Work in line with Slough's promoting independence and preventative practice principles.
• Safeguarding and Risk Management
• Identify and respond to safeguarding concerns following Slough's Adult Safeguarding Procedures.
• Undertake Section 42 enquiries and coordinate multi‑agency responses.
• Complete proportionate risk assessments and implement risk‑management plans.
• Promote the Making Safeguarding Personal philosophy across all interventions.
• Mental Capacity and Legal Responsibilities
• Complete Mental Capacity Act assessments and make best‑interest decisions.
• Contribute to Do LS processes and Court of Protection work when required.
• Ensure all practice complies with the Care Act, MCA, Human Rights Act and local policies.
• Direct Work with Adults
• Build meaningful, empowering relationships with adults with learning disabilities.
• Use accessible communication methods and support individuals to express their wishes and preferences.
• Promote independence, self‑advocacy and access to community opportunities in Slough.
• Multi‑Disciplinary and Partnership Working
• Work closely with Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, learning disability nurses, OTs, psychologists, behaviour specialists, housing teams, supported living providers and local voluntary and community organisations.
• Participate in multi‑disciplinary meetings, joint assessments and integrated care planning.
• Support Slough's commitment to joined‑up, community‑based support.
• Support for Families and Carers
• Complete carers' assessments and ensure carers receive appropriate support.
• Provide advice, guidance and signposting to local services such as Slough Carers Support.
• Work sensitively with families during transitions, crises or safeguarding concerns.
• Case Management and Professional Practice
• Maintain accurate, timely case records on Slough's electronic systems.
• Prepare high‑quality reports, assessments and professional documentation.
• Participate in supervision, reflective practice and continuous professional development.

Qualifications and Experience

• Social Work England registration.
• Experience working with adults with learning disabilities.
• Strong understanding of learning disabilities and autism, Positive Behaviour Support, safeguarding adults, the Mental Capacity Act and strengths‑based practice.
• Ability to travel across Slough for community visits.

What We Offer

As part of Slough Borough Council, you will join an organisation focused on improving outcomes for residents, communities and the local environment.

Our Community Team for People with Learning Disabilities works collaboratively with residents, carers, families, colleagues and partner organisations to provide high‑quality, person‑centred support.

We value a strong work ethic built on compassion, accountability, innovation and respect.

You will be part of a friendly, supportive and inclusive working environment where colleagues share knowledge, work together and take pride in delivering services that matter.

We offer a competitive salary, flexible and hybrid working arrangements, annual leave entitlement, access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, wellbeing initiatives, employee networks and opportunities to contribute to meaningful change for the people of Slough.

Equality and Diversity

Slough Borough Council is an equal opportunity employer.

We commit to creating a diverse workforce and inclusive work environment by integrating equality and diversity principles into all levels of action for people with learning disabilities.

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