Social Worker

This is an exciting time to join Sandwell Metropolitan Brought Council Adult Social Care. We are currently looking to recruit an additional full-time (37-hour) social worker into the Learning Disability/Autism Team to bring it to full capacity.

We are looking for a committed and hardworking, qualified social worker with adult social work experience working with people with learning disabilities or autism. You will need to be motivated and flexible with high professional standards and sound knowledge and experience of current legislation, including the Care Act 2014, Continuing Health Care, Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act 2005, and Community DOLS/LPS.

You will be expected to work with vulnerable adults with learning disabilities or autism and also have some knowledge around physical disability, people with profound and complex needs, carers, and the wider community. You will need to be confident in undertaking safeguarding investigations, mental capacity assessments, making best interest decisions, and carrying out outcome-focused assessments with support planning to meet their care and support needs.

You must be able to work with a diverse group of individuals and with our partner agencies to deliver the best outcomes for our customers who have a learning disability or autism.

You will be given an induction, appropriate training opportunities, and regular supervision with an experienced manager. You will be working in a friendly environment with a skilled, diverse, and supportive team.

Requirements:

• Degree in Social Work, Dip SW, CQSW, or equivalent
• Social Work England Registration
• 2 years of post qualifying experience

An Enhanced DBS with Children’s and Adults Barring List Check is required.

Hours 

37 per week

We reserve the right to close vacancies prior to their advertised date if we receive a large number of applications. Therefore, you are strongly advised to complete and return your application as soon as possible. When completing your application, please refer to the supporting documents attached.

If you have a disability and require assistance in making an application, or have experienced a problem whilst applying for a position, please contact the Resourcing Team on 0121 569 3300 or via e-mail at: hr_resourcing@sandwell.gov.uk.

For more information about working for Sandwell Council, our recruitment process, and our offer to you, please visit https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/counciljobs.

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To apply, please download the application and return it to: Hrresourcing_applications@sandwell.gov.uk