Adult Social Worker LD #000AA4751

Job Description

Please be aware this is a Long Term Temporary post to start ASAP.

The following is essential criteria:

– Degree in Social Work

– SWE Registration

– Right to work within the UK

We’re Kirklees – Come and Join our team

The Learning Disability Social Work Team is a well-established team of experienced Social Workers and Community Assessment Support Officers, delivering statutory social work interventions for adults of all ages with a Learning Disability. The team are committed to working collaboratively with partner agencies and community resources, to ensure people receive the right support from the right place at the right time. We are seeking qualified Social Workers who are passionate about adult social care, human rights and providing a high-quality service and is keen to develop their professional experience and knowledge.

We are looking for individuals who are passionate, flexible, creative, and who are committed to working alongside people with a Learning Disability and social care needs. We are a supportive team, and work closely with Health colleagues to deliver high-quality, strength-based and person-centred support. The team works in rights-based, person-centred way which promotes choice and skills development to support independence and wellbeing. Our teams work people to enable them to be independent, fulfilled and to live within their communities.

What to expect from us:

• We are committed to providing our Social Workers with exceptional levels of support, from a comprehensive induction, through to continuous personal and professional development.

• We have a strong emphasis on your professional wellbeing, career progression and job satisfaction.

• We are committed to you feeling safe and supported in your practice and will help you to grow and develop through learning and development opportunities, which will enable you to continuously refresh and enhance your knowledge and skills.

• Social Work is not always an easy profession, and we understand the importance of taking care of ourselves. 

• As a Kirklees Council Social Worker, you will be fully supported by a dedicated team to undertake these complex and demanding roles.

• We have a supportive management and senior leadership team who have an open-door approach to support our team members. 

• We encourage sharing expertise through peer support forums which comprises both social care and health practitioners.  

• The role will involve a blended approach to office and home working to meet the needs of the service and yourself.  

• IT will be provided to ensure comfortable working environments both at home and in the office. 

• As a local authority are committed to a flexible working and always promote a healthy work-life balance. 

What you will do:

• As a Social Worker in the Learning Disability Team, you will be responsible for completing assessments under the Care Act 2014, undertaking holistic strength-based assessments and commissioning personalised support plans.

• You will carry out Mental Capacity Assessments, make Best Interest Decisions and complete Court work.

• You will be expected to provide a least restrictive and use strengths based approach to prevent, reduce and delay the need for formal social care services, and support people to remain in their own homes.  

• You will provide an important and valued professional function working within a multi-disciplinary team.

• Your professional expertise and approach will ensure individual needs and aspirations are always supported, risk is effectively supported, and safeguarding is of paramount importance.

• You will be part of a dynamic, responsive and innovative team with varied tasks. 

Please be aware this is a Long Term Temporary post to start ASAP.

You must have:

• A professional qualification in social work

• Social Work England registration.

• Post qualified experience.

• Enhanced DBS/Update service.

• References required for the last 5 years of employment.

Benefits of working with Semester.co.uk:

• Free on-going training opportunities upon registering as part of our commitment to you.

• Competitive Rates of pay

• In house payroll, providing weekly payments and support

• Enhanced DBS completed.

• Support and expert advice from an approachable, dedicated and friendly team

• An assigned dedicated & experienced consultant

• Various employment opportunities in your preferred geographical area

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