Permanent part-time social work post in the East Learning Disability Partnership team, covering 23 hours a week. The role centres on social care and Mental Capacity Act assessments, safeguarding and care and support planning for adults and their informal carers. Work is hybrid, with up to three office days a week after induction, alongside a multi-disciplinary team and under the council's Transforming Lives approach. Social Work England registration and an enhanced DBS check are needed before appointment.
What the job involves
- Carry out social care assessments
- Carry out Mental Capacity Act assessments
- Complete safeguarding work
- Produce care and support plans to achieve better outcomes for adults
- Work in partnership with adults and informal carers to establish and meet their needs
- Keep evidence-based, proportionate records with a strength-based focus
- Work collaboratively across a multi-disciplinary team
Qualifications
- Qualified social worker
Registration & licences
- Social Work England registration
Experience
- Experienced as a qualified social worker
Skills & knowledge
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Excellent organisational skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Willingness to use initiative to work in innovative ways
- Commitment to making a positive difference for the people supported
Checks & eligibility
- Enhanced DBS check via the Disclosure and Barring Service
Other
- Able to work from a variety of locations and travel countywide independently
What’s offered
- Comprehensive wellbeing package, also accessible to family
- 6 days of protected time each year for CPD
- Pay progression scheme to move up the pay grade faster
- Refer a Friend scheme with a £350 introduction fee
- Development opportunities, apprenticeships and qualified coaches
- Hybrid working, with up to three office days a week after induction
- Annual leave, sick pay, pension and mileage
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
