Offer summary

Qualifications:

Minimum of 2 years post-qualification social work experience., Experience working with young adults with learning disabilities, autism, and physical disabilities., Familiarity with strength-based assessment techniques., Social Work England registration and legal assessment skills..

Key responsibilities:

Assess and support young adults transitioning into adulthood.

Use strength-based assessment techniques to meet social care needs.

Ensure compliance with legal frameworks like Community DoLS assessments.

Collaborate with other professionals to achieve positive outcomes.

Job description

Job Title: Experienced Social Worker (AWLD Transition Service)
Location: Lewisham
Rate: Up to £35 per hour

An excellent opportunity has become available for an Experienced Social Worker to join the AWLD Transition Service team at Lewisham Borough Council. This team is dedicated to supporting young adults aged 18-25 with learning disabilities, autism, and physical disabilities as they transition to adulthood.

What will your responsibilities be?
You will assess and support vulnerable young adults with learning disabilities, autism, and physical disabilities as they transition into adulthood. Your role will involve using strength-based assessment techniques and providing tailored guidance to meet their social care needs. You will also ensure compliance with relevant legal frameworks, such as completing Community DoLS assessments, while collaborating with other professionals to achieve positive outcomes for service users.

Benefits:

Flexibility to work from home up to 4 days a week (excluding visits)
Competitive pay rate of up to £35 per hour

Qualifications and Experiences:
To succeed in this role, you must have a minimum of 2 years of post-qualification experience as a Social Worker. You should have experience working with young people with learning disabilities, autism, and physical disabilities, as well as familiarity with strength-based assessment techniques. Legal literacy, including the ability to complete Community DoLS assessments, is essential. Prior experience in a similar adult social care environment is required. You must also have Social Work England registration and be eligible to work in the UK

How to apply?
If this is the job for you, feel free to click apply below. If you want to learn more about it, please contact 0345 241 9590.

Why Liquid Personnel?

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Free access to Liquid’s exclusive social work training and CPD portal
Your own dedicated consultant with extensive social work knowledge
Access to a wide selection of social work positions across the UK
“Refer a Friend” bonus – get £500 for each social worker you refer who we successfully place*
“Find your own job” bonus – get £250 for bringing your own position to us*

Reasonable Adjustments:
If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity by contacting our team. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.

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